Question

In silicon dioxide

• A. There are double bonds between Si and O atoms.
• B. Silicon atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms.
• C. Each Si atom is surrounded by two oxygen atoms and each O atom is bonded to two silicon atoms.
• D. Each Si atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Each Si atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms.