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In the basic structural unit of silicates, the number of oxygen atoms bonded to each Si atom is
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE Main
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The correct answer is: 4

The basic structural unit of silicates is $\mathrm{SiO}_{4}^{4-}$
Each Si atom is bonded to 4 oxygen atoms.

 

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