Multiple choice

Match Column – I (Silicates) with Column – II (General formula) and select the correct option.

 
Column – I
Column – II
1. Sheet silicates A. (SiO3)n2n-
2. Double chain silicates B. (Si4O11)n6n-
3. Chain silicates C. (Si2O5)n2n-

  1. 1 - A, 2 - C, 3 – B

  2. 1 - B, 2 - A, 3 – C

  3. 1 - C, 2 - B, 3 – A

  4. 1 - B, 2 - D, 3 – A

  5. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 – B
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The general formula of sheet or phyllo silicates is (Si2O5)n2n- . The general formula of double chain silicates or amphiboles is (Si4O11)n6n-. The general formula of chain silicates is (SiO3)n2n-.

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