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Which of the following substances has giant covalent structure?

Correct answer: C. Silica

  • A. Iodine crystal
  • B. Solid CO2
  • C. Silica
  • D. White phosphorus

Explanation

Silica has tendency to form long chain covalent structure such as carbon so it has giant covalent structure.Diamond and graphite (forms of carbon) and silicon dioxide (silica) are examples of giant covalent structures (lattices) of atoms. All the atoms in these structures are linked to other atoms by strong covalent bonds and so they have very high melting points.

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