redistribution reaction
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A redistribution reaction, in chemistry, is a type of double displacement reaction where the same central element is involved. A key example is the redistribution of silicon tetrachloride and tetramethylsilicon at high temperatures. This process, often performed industrially, yields various methylchlorosilanes, which are then separated by distillation. The resulting dimethylchlorosilane is hydrolyzed to produce intermediates for silicone polymers. This type of reaction is distinct from oxidation-reduction reactions, which involve changes in oxidation states, and chemical reactions in general, where reactants are converted into different substances.123
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