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In SiO(4)^(4-), silicon is in...

In `SiO_(4)^(4-)`, silicon is in

A

`sp`-hybrid state

B

`sp^(2)`-hybrid state

C

`sp^(3)`-hybrid state

D

`dsp^(3)`-hybrid state

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The correct Answer is:
C
`sp^(3)`-hybrid state [giant molecule formation by tetrahedral `Si` atom]
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