NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Practice
Which type of silicate compound, Beryl Be 3 Al 2 Si 6 O 18 is?
Options
- AChain silicate
- BCyclic silicate
- CPlanar silicate
- DDisilicate
Correct answer
B. Cyclic silicate
Step-by-step solution
Beryl is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminum cyclic silicate with the chemical formula Be 3 Al 2 SiO 3 6