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MHT CET202416 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistrySolid StateActual

What type of solid is the silica?

Options

  1. AIonic
  2. BCovalent
  3. CMolecular
  4. DMetallic

Correct answer

B. Covalent

Step-by-step solution

Silica ( SiO ₂ ) is a covalent solid, where atoms are held together by strong covalent bonds in a continuous network, forming a three-dimensional structure. This gives silica its hardness and high melting point.

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