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Name the type of the structure of silicate in which one oxygen atom of `[SiO_4]^(4-)` is shared?

A

Linear chain silicate

B

Sheet silicate

C

Pyrosilicate

D

Three dimensional

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The correct Answer is:
C
Pyrosilicate contains two units of `SiO_4^(4-)` joined together through one oxygen atom given `(Si_2O_7)^(6-)` anion.
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