Chemistry · Covalent Bonding: Concept of electronegativity, Fajan's rule, dipole moment, Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory and shapes of simple molecules
Which one of the following is true with respect to
Which one of the following is true with respect to \( \boldsymbol{S} \boldsymbol{i} \boldsymbol{O}_{2} ? \)
- A. Linear, acidic
- B. Linear, basic
- C. Tetrahedral, acidic
- D. Angular, basic
Step-by-step solution
SiO2 has a tetrahedral structure around each silicon atom (sp3 hybridization) and is an acidic oxide, reacting with bases to form silicates.