NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Practice
The silicate anion in the mineral wollastonite is a chain of three S i O 4 4 - tetrahedra, that share corners with adjacent tetrahedra. The charge of the silicate anion is
Options
- A-4
- B-8
- C-6
- D-2
Correct answer
C. -6
Step-by-step solution
The silicate anion in the mineral wollastonite is S i 3 O 9 6 - . Hence, charge on it is -6.