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Why is silica in its normal form almost non-reactive?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)NEET
Options:
  • A Due to its high Si-O bond enthalpy
  • B Due to its high reactivity with halogens
  • C Due to its metallic bonding
  • D Due to its low Si-O bond enthalpy
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Due to its high Si-O bond enthalpy
Silica is almost non-reactive because of its "very high Si—O bond enthalpy."

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