Question

In silicon dioxide :

• A. each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms
• B. each silicon atom is surrounded by two oxygen atom and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms
• C. silicon atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms
• D. there are double bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms

Answer 1

The correct option is A each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms

Structure of $Si{O}_2$ is shown in figure. Each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms.