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What is tetraethoxy silane ? How is it obtained ?

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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`


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