Q.

If formula of muscovite (white mica) is KAl2(OH)2Si3AlO10and if formula of pyrophyllite is Al2(OH)2Si4O10 then, select the correct statement.

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a

Mica is formed when one quarter of the SiIV in pyrophyllite are replaced by Al+3 and the, resulting negative charge is balanced by K.

b

Mica is formed when one third of the SiIV in pyrophyllite are replaced by Al+3 and the resulting negative charge is balanced by K.

c

None of the above

d

Mica is formed when half of the SiIV in pyrophyllite are replaced by Al+3 and the resulting negative charge is balanced by K.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Formula of muscovite (white mica) is KAl2(OH)2Si3AlO10.

Formula of pyrophyllite is Al2(OH)2Si4O10 Mica formed when one quarter of the SiIV in pyrophyllite are replaced by Al+3 and the, resulting negative charge is balanced by K.

Al2(OH)2Si4O10Si+Al+KKAl2(OH)2Si3AlO10

Thus, correct option is A.

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