$X \xrightarrow{CoCl_2} CaCl_2 + Y \uparrow$; the effective ingredient of $X$ is

Which of the following is not correct?

$A$ compound $A$ is used in paints instead of salts of lead. Compound $A$ is obtained when a white compound $B$ is strongly heated. The compound $B$ is insoluble in water but dissolves in $NaOH$ solution,forming a solution of compound $C$. The compound $A$ on heating with coke gives a volatile metal $D$ and a gas $E$ which burns with a blue flame. Identify the possible species $D$ and $C$ respectively.

Silicon is an important constituent of which of the following?

Rationalise the given statements and give chemical reactions:
$1$. Lead $(II)$ chloride reacts with $Cl_2$ to give $PbCl_4$.
$2$. Lead $(IV)$ chloride is highly unstable towards heat.
$3$. Lead is known not to form an iodide,$PbI_4$.

The common basic structural unit in silicates and silica is