Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 469

Question: The oxidation state shown by silicon when it combines with strongly electropositive metals is [MH CET 2004]

Options:

A) - 2

B) - 4

C) + 4

D) - 2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Silicon forms silicides with strongly electropositive metals (like $ Na,,Mg,,K $ etc.) In these compounds. It has oxidation number $ =-4 $ .



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