Me3SiCl is used during polymerisation

Question:

Me3SiCl is used during polymerisation of organic silicones because

(i) the chain length of organic silicone polymers can be controlled by adding

Me3SiCl

(ii) Me3SiCl blocks the end terminal of a silicone polymer

(iii) Me3SiCl improves the quality and yield of the polymer

(iv) Me3SiCl acts as a catalyst during polymerisation

Solution:

Option (i) and (ii) are the answers.

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