Q. In silicon dioxide
A) There are double bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms
B) Silicon atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms
C) Each silicon atom is surrounded by two oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bounded to two silicon atoms
D) Each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bounded to two silicon atoms
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: Each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bounded to two silicon atoms.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.