a) Discuss what happens when H2SO4 is added to PDMS and give a mechanism for this reaction
b) Why does the hydrolysis of Me2SiCl2 give a polymer whereas hydrolysis of Ph2SiCl2 give Ph2Si(OH)2?
c) Suggest a mechanism for the base-catalysed reaction: Ph2Si(OH)2 --> (Ph2SiO)4
a) Discuss what happens when H2SO4 is added to PDMS and give a mechanism for this...