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What is the covalency of silicon in `H_(2)SiF_(6)`? 

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`H_(2)SiF_(5)` is denoted as, `H_(2)SiF_(6)=SiF_(4)+2HF`. Covalency of Si in `SiF_(6)^(2-)` is 6. Each Si in `H_(2)SiF_(6)` forms four covalent bonds and two dative bonds.
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