The structure of silicon(IV) oxide belongs to the type:

ionic lattice

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macromolecular, with a layer structure

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molecular lattice, with van der Waals forces among the molecules

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macromolecular, with a non-layer structure

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The correct option is D macromolecular, with a non-layer structure
$S i (I V)$ oxide is macromolecular with a non layer structure similar to diamond.

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The structure of silicon(IV) oxide belongs to the type:

The correct option is D macromolecular, with a non-layer structureSi(IV) oxide is macromolecular with a non layer structure similar to diamond.

The correct option is D macromolecular, with a non-layer structure
$S i (I V)$ oxide is macromolecular with a non layer structure similar to diamond.