Question

The basic structural unit of silicates is :-

• A. $SiO_4^{2-}$
• B. $SiO^-$
• C. $SiO_4^{4-}$
• D. $SiO_3^{2-}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$SiO_4^{4-}$

Answer 2

Silicates - Salt of silicic acid $H_4SiO_4$