One reason suggested for the instability of long chains of
Chapter 12, Problem 68(choose chapter or problem)
One reason suggested for the instability of long chains of silicon atoms is that the decomposition involves the transition state shown below:The activation energy for such a process is 210 kJ/mol, which is less than either the SiOSi or the SiOH bond energy. Why would a similar mechanism not be expected to play a very important role in the decomposition of long chains of carbon atoms as seen in organic compounds?
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