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The basic structural unit of silicates is

A

`SiO_(4)^(4-)`

B

`Si_(3)^(2-)`

C

`SiO_(4)^(2-)`

D

`SiO_(4)^(-)`

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A
Silicates have basic unit of `SiO_(4)^(4-)`, each `Si` atom is bonded with four oxide ions tetrahedrally.
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    A
    `SiO_(6)^(-6)` ion
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    `SiO_(2)^(2-)` ion
    C
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    D
    `SiO_(3)^(2-)` ion

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    A
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    `SiO_(3)^(2-)` units
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    `SiO_(6)^(6-)` units

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