Multiple choice

Match the entries in column - I (type of silicate) and column - II (basic structural unit) and select the correct answer.

 
Column - I
Column - II
P. Sorosilicates 1. Si4O11-6
Q. Double Chain Silicates 2. Si2O7-6
R. Phyllosilicates 3. SiO4-4
S. Nesosilicates 4. Si2O5-2

  1. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4

  2. P - 2, Q - 1, R - 3, S - 4

  3. P - 2, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 3

  4. P - 3, Q - 2, R - 4, S - 1

  5. P - 4, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 1
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The basic structural unit in sorosilicates is Si2O7-6. The basic structural unit in double Chain Silicates is Si4O11-6. The basic structural unit in phyllosilicates is Si2O5-2. The basic structural unit in nesosilicates is SiO4-4.

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