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The hybrid state of silicon in silicates...

The hybrid state of silicon in silicates is

A

`sp^(3)d`

B

`sp^(3)`

C

`sp^(2)`

D

`dsp^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
In silicates , each silicon is bonded to four oxygen atoms and hence is in `sp^(3)` -hybrid state.
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