Which statement is most inconsistent with the chemistry of silicon? A)In nature,it is generally found combined with oxygen in SiO₂ and in various silicate minerals. B)It crystallizes in a diamond-like structure and does not form the graphite-like allotrope. C)It is a hard,gray,semiconducting solid that melts at 1410°C. D)It is obtained by oxidation of silica sand with coke.

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Silicon is typically obtained by the reduction of silica (SiO2) with carbon (coke) in an electric furnace, not by oxidation. The process involves reducing silica, not oxidizing it.

Which Statement Is Most Inconsistent with the Chemistry of Silicon