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Silica gel is chemically which form of silicon dioxide?
AA hydrate of CaCl2
BA single crystal of SiC
CAn amorphous form of SiO2
DA polymer of silicones
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. An amorphous form of SiO2
Silica gel is an inert, non-toxic, polar and amorphous form of SiO2, not a crystalline solid.
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