Question

Structure of $(Si{O}_4)$ ion is

• A. tetrahedral
• B. square planar
• C. octahedral
• D. planar triangular

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

${(Si{O}_4)}^{4-}$ ions are the basic structural units of silicates and arranged tetrahedrally.
discrete $Si{O}_4^{4-}$ tetrahedron