Explain CO₂ is a gas while SiO₂ is solid.

Rationalise the given statements and give chemical reactions:

(a) Lead (II) chloride reacts with Cl₂ to give PbCl₄.

(b) Lead (IV) chloride is highly unstable towards heat.

(c) Lead is known not to form an iodide PbI₄.

Why PbCl₄ exists whereas PbBr₄ and Pbl₄ do not? Explain.

Classify following oxides as neutral, acidic, basic or amphoteric:
CO, B₂O₃, SiO₂, CO₂, A1₂O₃, PbO₂, Tl₂O₃. 

What are silicones? How are these prepared? Give their uses.
Or
What are silicones? Give methods for the preparation of different types of silicones. 

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If the starting material for the manufacture of silicones is RSiCl₃, write the structure of the product formed. 

What are the applications of silicones in technology?
Or
Mention some uses of silicones.

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

Explain the following reactions:
Silicon dioxide is treated with hydrogen fluoride.