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Silicon is found in nature in the form o...

Silicon is found in nature in the form of

A

Body centred cubic structure

B

Hexagonal close packed structure

C

Network solid

D

Coordinate bonds

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The correct Answer is:
C
Silicon is tetrahedral in shape and its structure is similat to that diamond forming a network solid .
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