JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pb080
Which of the following represents a sheet (two-dimensional) silicate anion?
A(SiX2OX5)XnX2n−
B(SiOX3)XnX2n−
CSiX2OX7X6−
DSiOX4X4−
Answer: A
In a sheet silicate each SiOX4 tetrahedron shares three of its oxygens, giving the unit SiX2OX5X2− per Si (formula (SiX2OX5)XnX2n−). (SiOX3)XnX2n− is a chain or ring, SiX2OX7X6− is a pyrosilicate and SiOX4X4− is an orthosilicate.