
Silanes are saturated hydrosilicons, which means that they consist only of hydrogen and silicon atoms, all bonds are single bonds. By definition, cycles are excluded, so that the silanes comprise a homologous series of inorganic compounds with the general formula {Chem|Si|n|H|2n + 2}. Commercially available silanes are synthetically derived. Each ...
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Compounds similar to hydrocarbons in which a tetravalent silicon atom replaces the carbon atom. They are very reactive, ignite in air, and form useful derivatives. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Silicon hydrides
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