Hybridisation of silicon atom in silica is :

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s p^{2}

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s p^{3}

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s p^{3} d

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Solution

The correct option is C $s p^{3}$
Silicon in silica forms 4 sigma bonds thus its hybridisation is $s p_{3}$ .

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