Which of the following anions is present in the chain structure of silicates?
Which of the following anions is present in the chain structure of silicates?
(a) (Si2O52-)n
(b) (Si2O32-)n
(c) SiO44-
(d) SiO76-
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The correct option is: (b) (Si2O32-)n
Explanation:
Chain silicates are formed by sharing two oxygen atoms by each tetrahedra. Anions of chain silicate have two general formula :
(i) (SiO32-)n2n-
(ii) (Si4O11)n6n-
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