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Multiple Bond Formation

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Silicon exists only in the diamond structure due to tendency to form $p π - p π$ bonds to itself.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Silicon can not form $p π - p π$ bond with itself. It exists in diamond cubic structure and forms sigma bonds with itself in $s p^{3}$ hybridization

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