Why is the Si-O bond stronger than C-C bond?

[Xo1991]

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They are both network covalent bonds (silicon and diamond). Is the Si-O bond stronger because of the greater electronegative difference between the two?

 

[andrewhntran]

Yes, C-C bond has no polarity since the two carbons have the same electronegativity while Si-O bond is slightly polar.