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Q. Silicon has a strong tendency to form polymers like silicones. The chain length of silicone polymer can be controlled by adding

The p-Block Elements

Solution:

The chain length of silicone polymer can be controlled by adding $(CH_{3})_{3}SiCl$, which blocks the ends as shown below :
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