NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Carbon and silicon both belong to the group 14, but in spite of the stoichiometric similarity, the dioxides (i.e., carbon dioxide and silicon dioxide) differ in their structures. Comment.
Options
- ACarbon forms a linear structure due to sp hybridization
- BSilicon forms a network structure due to sp³ hybridization
- CCarbon has a higher electronegativity than silicon
- DSilicon has a higher atomic radius than carbon
Correct answer
B. Silicon forms a network structure due to sp³ hybridization
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Silicon forms a network structure due to sp³ hybridization