The Compound SiO₂ Does Not Exist as a Discrete Molecule

question 67

Multiple Choice

The compound SiO₂ does not exist as a discrete molecule while CO₂ does.This can be explained because:

• A)The Si-O bond is unstable.
• B)The Lewis structure of SiO₂ has an even number of electrons.
• C)The SiO₂ is a solid while CO₂ is a gas.
• D)The 3p orbital of the Si has little overlap with the 2p of the O.
• E)None of these.

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