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The structural formula of phyllosilicates is
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The structural formula of phyllosilicates is

A.

SiO₄⁻⁴

B.

Si₂O₆⁻⁶

C.

Si₂O₅²⁻

D.

SiO₃²⁻

Correct option is C


Phyllosilicates are sheet silicates such as mica, chlorite, and clay minerals. Their fundamental unit is the Si₂O₅²⁻ anion, where two silicon atoms share five oxygen atoms, forming a two-dimensional sheet structure. These sheets are responsible for the flaky and layered nature of these minerals.

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