MCQ
Which of the following anions is present in the chain structure of silicates ?
- A$(Si_2O_5^{2-})_n$
- ✓$(SiO_3^{2-})_n$
- C$SiO_4^-$
- D$Si_2O_7^{6-}$
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
$(SiO_3^{2-})_n$
b
Chain silicates are formed by sharing two oxygen atoms by each tetrahedra. Anions of chain silicate have two general formula:
Chain silicates are formed by sharing two oxygen atoms by each tetrahedra. Anions of chain silicate have two general formula:
(i) $\left(5 i 0_{3}^{2}\right)_{n}^{2 n}$
(ii) $\left(5 i_{4} \mathrm{O}_{11}\right)_{n}^{6 n-}$
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