Question

Silica (SiO2) can be prepared from silicon ethoxide by the sol-gel process. Write a balanced equation for the hydrolysis of silicon ethoxide.
A) SiCl4 + 4 HOCH2CH3 + 4 NH3 -> Si(OCH2CH3)4 + 4 NH4Cl (in benzene)
B) Si(OCH2CH3)4 + 4 H2O -> Si(OH)4 + 4 HOCH2CH3
C) Si(OCH2CH3)4 + 4 HOCH3 -> Si(OCH3)4 + 4 HOCH2CH3
D) Si(OCH3)4 + 4 H2O -> Si(OH)4 + 4 HOCH3

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