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

A

`[Si_(2)O_(5)^(2-)]_(n)`

B

`[SiO_(3)^(2-)]_(n)`

C

`SiO_(4)^(4-)`

D

`Si_(2)O_(7)^(6-)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Chain silicates involving sharing of two oxygen atoms by each tetrahadral are of two types.
(i) Having `(SiO_(3)^(2-))_(n)` units.
(ii) Having `(Si_(4)O_(11)^(6-))_(n)`units.
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