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In SiO(2), each silicon atom is surround...

In `SiO_(2)`, each silicon atom is surrounded by 

A

4 oxygen atoms in a square planar manner

B

4 oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral manner

C

6 oxygen atoms in a octahedral manner

D

3 oxygen atoms in a planar fashion

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B
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