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The P-Block Elements

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Explain the following reactions:
Silicon is heated with methyl chloride at high temperature in the presence of copper.

Solution
When silicon reacts with methyl chloride in the presence of copper and at a temperature of about 537K. A mixture of mono-di-and trimethyl chlorosilanes along with a small amount of tetramethylsilane is formed.
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Which element of group 13 forms amphoteric hydroxide?

Which element of group 13 forms the most stable +1 oxidation state?

What is the nature of boron trifluoride?

What is the structure of diborane?

Can borax bead test be performed for Ca2+ ion?

Which is the hardest compound of boron?

What is inorganic benzene? Write its formula. 

Name a hydride of boron which is used as reducing agent in organic chemistry. 

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