Mystery of Silicone Compounds

The video tutorial explains the structure and formation of silicones, starting with the repeating unit and general formula. It details the preparation of dimethyl chlorosilane through a reaction involving methyl chloride and a copper catalyst. The process continues with hydrolysis, leading to dimethyl dihydroxy silane, which undergoes condensation to form silicone. The final structure of silicone as a straight chain polymer with Si-O-Si linkages is highlighted.

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