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In silicon dioxide

A

Each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen 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 bounded 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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