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    				| 1. | What is tetraethoxy silane ? How is it obtained ? | 
| Answer» Solution :Tetraethoxy silane is `Si(OC_(2)H_(5))_(4)`. The CHLORIDE ion in silicon tetrachloride can be substituted by nucleophile such as OH, OR, etc.. Using suitable reagents. For example, it forms SILICIC ESTERS with alcohols. `SiCl_(4)+C_(2)H_(5)OH to UNDERSET("Tetraethoxy silane")(Si(OC_(2)H_(5))_(4))+4HCl` | |