The geometry around each Si-atom in SiO₂ is
Correct answer: D. Tetrahedral
- A. Trigonal
- B. Cubic
- C. Linear
- D. Tetrahedral
Explanation
The correct geometry around each Si-atom in SiO₂ is tetrahedral. This is because silicon typically forms four covalent bonds, and in SiO₂, each silicon atom is bonded to four oxygen atoms forming a three-dimensional network. The tetrahedral arrangement minimizes electron pair repulsion, which is consistent with VSEPR theory. The other options are incorrect as they do not match the bonding and spatial arrangement around silicon in SiO₂.
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