The amorphous form of silica is:
- (A)quartz
- (B)kieselguhr✓ Correct
- (C)cristobalite
- (D)tridymite
Answer: (B)
Solution
Quartz, cristobalite and tridymite are all crystalline polymorphs of silica, each with its own ordered lattice. Kieselguhr, or diatomaceous earth, is the amorphous, non-crystalline form of silica, so it is the one that stands apart from the others.
JEE Main · 2019 · 09 Apr 2019 · Shift 2 · Single correct option