MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Previous Year Questions

Which type of silicate is shown in the given figure (Guj. CET 2010)

A.Orthosilicate

B.Pyrosilicate

C.Meta silicate

D.None of these✓ Correct

Explanation

If two of the oxygens are shared and the structure is arranged in a ring, such as that shown in the above diagram, we get the basic structural unit of the cyclosilcates or ring silicates. Shown here is a six membered ring forming cyclosilocate. Three membered, four membered and five membered rings are also possible.

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