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  4. Assertion: Si—Si bonds are much stronger than Si—O bonds. Reason: Silicon forms double bonds with itself.

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Q. Assertion : $Si—Si$ bonds are much stronger than $Si—O$ bonds.
Reason : Silicon forms double bonds with itself.

AIIMSAIIMS 2018The p-Block Elements

Solution:

Si-Si bonds are weaker than Si-O bonds. Si has no tendency to form double bonds with itself.