Question

Silicon has $4$ electrons in the outermost orbit. In forming the bonds___

• A. it gains electrons
• B. it loses electrons
• C. it shares electrons
• D. it donates electron pair

Answer 1

The correct option is C it shares electrons

To complete an octet silicon requires $4$ more electrons. So, in bonding it shares its electrons as removing $4$ electrons from silicon is difficult.

Hence, option $C$ is correct.