Which of the following is the correct setup and answer for the formal charge of silicon in SiO2? Select one: a. FC = 4 - (2 + 2) = 0 b. FC = 4 - (4 - 2) = -2 c. FC = 4 - (4 + 0) = 0 d. FC = 6 - (4 + 0) = +2

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Which of the following is the correct setup and answer for the formal charge of silicon in SiO2?

Select one:
a. FC = 4 - (2 + 2) = 0
b. FC = 4 - (4 - 2) = -2
c. FC = 4 - (4 + 0) = 0
d. FC = 6 - (4 + 0) = +2
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c) FC = 4 - (4 + 0) = 0

Valence electrons in silicon (Ve) = 4

In SiOunpaired electrons of silicon, d = 0

Bonding electrons in SiO2 , = 4

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