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Which bond is stronger?
Si Si
Si O

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Solution

SiSi bond length is 237pm, bond energy 222kJ/mol
SiO bond length is 148.3pm, bond energy 452kJ/mol
Hence SiO bond is stronger due to electronegativity difference between Si & O.

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