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Explain the structure of silica.

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`to` Silica is a giant molecule with 3-dimensional structure.
`to` In Silicá eight membered rings are formed with alternate Silicon and Oxygen atoms.
`to` Each .Si. is tetrahedrally surrounded by four Oxygen atoms.
`to` Each Oxygen at the vertex of the tetrahedron. is shared by two Silicon atoms.
In-`SiO_(2)` Silicon atom undergoes sp hybridisation.
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