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In ${S i O}_{4}^{4 -}$ , silicon is in:

s p

hybrid state

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{s p}^{2}

hybrid state

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{s p}^{3}

hybrid state

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{d s p}^{3}

hybrid state

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Solution

The correct option is A ${s p}^{3}$ hybrid state
Structure of $S i O_{4}^{4 -}$ is shown in figure. It has tetrahedral structure and $S i$ is ${s p}^{3}$ hybridised.

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