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What is tetraethoxy silane ? How is it obtained ?

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Tetraethoxy silane is `Si(OC_(2)H_(5))_(4)`.
The chloride ion in silicon tetrachloride can be substituted by nucleophile such as OH, OR, etc.. Using suitable reagents. For example, it forms silicic esters with alcohols.
`SiCl_(4)+C_(2)H_(5)OH to underset("Tetraethoxy silane")(Si(OC_(2)H_(5))_(4))+4HCl`
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