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A silicate mineral having chemical formula `Ca_(2)Mg_(x)Si_(8)O_(22)(OH)_(2)` and known as tremolite, predict the value of x:

A

3

B

4

C

2

D

5

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The correct Answer is:
D
`Ca_(2)Mg_(x)Si_(8)O_(22)(OH)_(2)`
`implies 2xx(+2)+x (+2)+8(+4)+22(-2)+(-2)+2(-2)=0`
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