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Why is silicon not considered suitable for forming the chemical basis of life?

(a)   Its chemical bonds are either too brittle or too strong.
(b)   Silicon is not abundant enough in the universe.

(c)   A silicon atom cannot bond with more than two other atoms at a time.
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Very informative, I appreciate the extra effort
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