At room temperature the solid compound is

At room temperature the solid compound is

Options

(a) CO₂
(b) SiO₂
(c) NO₂
(d) SO₂

Correct Answer:

SiO₂

Explanation:

Silicon dioxide consists of continous lattice of silicon and oxygen connected by covalent bonds.Each silicon atom is tetrahedrally surrounded by four oxygen atoms.It is a network solid.

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