The structure and hybridisation of Si in `Si(CH_(3))_(4)` is

Options

A. Bent, sp
B. Trigonal, `sp^2`
C. Octahedral, `sp^3 d`
D. Tetrahedral, `sp^3`

Answer

D

Explanation

Hybridization on silicon atom
`H = 1/2 (V + M - C + A)`
`H = 1/2 (4 + 4 - 0 + 0) =4`
`rArr sp^3` hybridization and tetrahedral structure.