The reaction shown is important in the industrial preparation of dichlorodimethylsilane for eventual conversion to silicone polymers.

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The reaction shown is important in the industrial preparation of dichlorodimethylsilane for eventual conversion to silicone polymers.
2CH3Cl + Si -→ (CH3)2SiCl2
Is carbon oxidized, or is it reduced in this reaction?
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0072905014

4th edition

Authors: Francis A. Carey

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