Q12 / 59 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

BaTi [Si3O9] is a class of

  • A
    orthosilicate
  • Correct answer
    B
    cyclic silicate
  • C
    chain silicate
  • D
    sheet silicate

Solution

The primary unit of BaTi( Si3O9) or (Si3O96-) is SiO32- (as n = 3). Thus, it is formed by sharing of two oxygen per Si atom and results in the formation of cyclic silicate.
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Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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