Which is correct about the cyclic silicate \[Si6O18]n– : | CHEMISTRY - GROUP 14 ELEMENTS- THE CARBON FAMILY | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Which is correct about the cyclic silicate [Si6O18]n– :

A

The value of n is 12

B

Each Si atom is bonded with three oxygen atoms

C

Each oxygen atom is bonded with two Si atoms

D

All the above are correct.

Answer

The value of n is 12

Explanation

Solution

general formula of cyclic silicates is [Sin O3n]2n–