Teaching MPPSC Assistant Professor Mock Test Series 2025 Chemical Sciences Concepts of Acids and Bases
Which of the following statements explains why \(({H}_3{Si})_2{O}\) is a weaker Lewis base compared to \(({H}_3{C})_2{O}\) ?
1
\(({H}_3{Si})_2{O}\) has a higher electronegativity than \(({H}_3{C})_2{O}\).
2
\(({H}_3{Si})_2{O}\) can expand its valence shell by delocalizing lone pairs.
3
\(({H}_3{Si})_2{O}\) has a smaller atomic radius compared to \(({H}_3{C})_2{O}\).
4
\(({H}_3{Si})_2{O}\) forms stronger hydrogen bonds than \(({H}_3{C})_2{O}\).