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In silicon dioxide:...

In silicon dioxide:

A

each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms.

B

each silicon atom is surrounded by two oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms.

C

silicon atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms.

D

there are double bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Silicon dioxide is a network solid in which each `Si` atom is tetrahedrally surrounded by 4 oxygen atoms.
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