Quartz, $S i O_{2}$ , has a high melting point and is insoluble in most solvents. Which type of force best accounts for the physical properties of quartz?

Hydrogen bonding

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Covalent bonding

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Ionic bonding

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Pi bonding

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Dispersion forces

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Solution

The correct option is A Covalent bonding
Covalent bonding is present in Quartz. Covalent bonds result in high melting point. Covalent solids are insoluble in most of the solvents.

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