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