Question
Chemistry Question on coordination compounds
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The radius ratio of Si4+: O2- is 0.29 suggesting a coordination number of 4 for silicon in silicates.
Statement II: SiO44-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
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A):Both Statement I and Statement II are correct