Assertion (A): Silicones are hydrophobic in nature.
Reason (R): Si–O–Si linkages are moisture sensitive.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
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The silicate anion in the mineral kinoite is a chain of three SiO4 tetrahedra, that share corners with adjacent tetrahedra. The charge of the silicate anion is-

1. -4                                 

2. -8

3. -6                                 

4. -2

Subtopic:  Properties of Structure of SiO2 & Other Compounds |
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