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The name of the structure of silicates in which three oxygen atoms of `[SiO_(4)]^(4-)` are shared is

A

pyrosilicate

B

sheet silicate

C

linear-chain silicate

D

three-dimenssional silicate

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The correct Answer is:
B
In sheet silicates, three oxygen atoms of silicate are shared.
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