How Many Single Covalent Bonds Must a Silicon Atom Form

question 67

Multiple Choice

How many single covalent bonds must a silicon atom form to have a complete octet in its valence shell?

• A) 3
• B) 4
• C) 2
• D) 0
• E) 1

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