Question

The structure and hybridisation of $Si(C{H}_3{)}_4$ is

• A. octahedral, $s{p}^{3}d$
• B. tetrahedral, $s{p}^3$
• C. bent, $sp$
• D. trigonal, $S{p}^2$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

In tetramethyl silane, $Si(C{H}_3{)}_{4}Si$ is $s{p}^3$ hybridised, hence it has tetrahedral structure.