Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The radius ratio of Si⁴⁺: O^2- is 0.29 suggesting a coordination number of 4 for silicon in silicates.
Statement II: SiO₄^4-ion is a a tetrahedral ion in which Si is sp³ hybridized.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct option is(A):Both Statement I and Statement II are correct