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The silicates which contain discrete ani...

The silicates which contain discrete anions are

A

Sheet silicates

B

Orthosilicates

C

Three dimensional silicates

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
Orthosilicates contain discrete anions, `SiO_(4)^(4-)`
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