Which one of the following is true with respect to $S i O_{2}$ ?

Linear, acidic

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Linear, basic

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Tetrahedral, acidic

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Angular, basic

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Solution

The correct option is C Tetrahedral, acidic
$S i O_{2}$ is acidic in nature and is used as an acidic flux in metallurgy. Silicon in $S i O_{2}$ is $s p^{3}$ hybridised which gives it a tetrahedral structure.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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