JEE Main 2005
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2005
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
JEE Main 2005 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
In silicon dioxide
In silicon dioxide

Options
- AEach silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms
- BEach silicon atom is surrounded by two oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms
- CSilicon atoms is bonded to two oxygen atoms
- DThere are double bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms
Correct answer
A. Each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms
Step-by-step solution
