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Silicon exists only in the diamond structure due to tendency to form pπpπ bonds to itself.

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Silicon can not form pπpπ bond with itself. It exists in diamond cubic structure and forms sigma bonds with itself in sp3 hybridization

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