Which among the following is a false statement ?
Which among the following is a false statement ?
Option 1 - <p>SiO₂ has a structure similar to that of CO₂<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 2 - <p>Natural Si exists only in the combined state</p>
Option 3 - <p>Si can be prepared by reducing SiO₂ with Mg<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 4 - <p>Si does not exist in graphite-like structure, but exists only in diamond like structure</p>
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(A) SiO? has three-dimensional network structure of Si – O bonds; while carbon dioxide consists of discrete CO? molecules. SiO? is solid, whereas CO? is a gas
(B) Because of its great affinity for oxygen, Si always occurs as the oxide, silica (SiO? ) or in the form of silicates, which are the compo
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