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Question

Which of the following anions is present in the simple single chain structure of silicate?

A

SiO44–

B

Si2O76–

C

(Si2O52–)n

D

(SiO32–)n

Answer

(SiO32–)n

Explanation

Solution

(1) SiO44– in ortho silicate.

(2) Si2O76– in pyrosilicate.

(3) (Si2O52)n in double chain silicate.

(4) (SiO32–)n in simple single chain silicate.