Question

Explain the given reaction:
Silicon is treated with methyl chloride at high temperature in the presence of copper.

Answer 1

Heating of  Silicon with methyl chloride at high temperature in the Presence of copper produce a  mixture of mono, di and tri methylchlorosilanes and tetra methylsilanes. 

CH3Cl + Si → CH3SiCl3 + (CH3)2SiCl2 +(CH3)3SiCl + (CH3)4Si  

Answer 2

ĀNSWĒR ⏬⏬

Silicon is treated with methyl chloride at high temperature in the presence of copper a small amount of tetramethylsilane is formed.


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