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Assertion : Silicones are hydrophobic in nature.
Reason : $\mathrm{Si}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{Si}$ linkages are moisture sensitive.
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)AIIMSAIIMS 2006
Options:
  • A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
  • B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
  • C If assertion is true, but reason is false
  • D Both assertion and reason are false statements.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: If assertion is true, but reason is false
Silicones are strongly water repellent. Their water repellency arises because a silicone chain is surrounded by organic side groups and looks like an alkane from the outside.

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