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The basic unit of all silicates is...

The basic unit of all silicates is

A

`SiO_(2)`

B

`SiO_(4)^(2-)`

C

`SiO_(3)^(2-)`

D

`SiO_(4)^(4-)`

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D
`SiO_(4)^(4-)` is the basic unit of all silicates
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