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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2026 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q16 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 Chemistry Q16: The hydrolysis of SiCl₄ proceeds through

Questionp-block / hydrolysis of SiCl₄

The hydrolysis of SiCl₄ proceeds through

  1. (a) SN1 mechanism
  2. (b) SN2 mechanism
  3. (c) Proton transfer
  4. (d) Reductive elimination

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