Question

Hybridisation of silicon in silica is .

• A. $s{p}^3$
• B. $s{p}^2$
• C. $sp$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $s{p}^3$

Silica exists as covalent three dimensional solid. In silica, each silicon atom is bonded in tetrahedral shape with four oxygen atoms. Hence hybridisation of silicon in silica is $s{p}^3.$