Q.

 Silicate having one monovalent corner oxygen atom in each tetrahedron unit is: 

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a

 sheet silica

b

 cyclic silicate

c

 single chain silica

d

double chain silicate

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

  • The general formula of Sheet or Phyllo silicates is (Si2O5)n2n−.
  • Each SiO4​ tetrahedron shares three oxygen atoms with others and thus by forming two-dimensional sheets.
  • These silicates can be cleaved easily just like graphite.
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