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Which one of the following anions is present in the chain structure silicates?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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1. Orthosilicates: (discrete tetrahedra).2. Pyrosilicates: (two tetrahedra sharing one oxygen).3. Chain silicates (pyroxenes): (sharing two oxygen atoms per tetrahedron).4. Sheet silicates: (sharing three oxygen atoms).

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Which one of the following anions is present in the chain structure silicates?
A
B
C
D

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