One reason suggested for the instability of long chains of silicon atoms is that the decomposition involves
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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 Si-Si or the Si-H 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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ISBN: 9781305957404
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Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
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