Neet Solved Paper 2013 Question 19
Question: The basic structural unit of silicates is
Options:
A) $ Si{O^{-}} $
B) $ SiO_4^{4-} $
C) $ SiO_3^{2-} $
D) $ SiO_4^{2-} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- The basic building unit of all silicates is the tetrahedral $ SiO_4^{4-}. $ It is represented as
