In which of the anions of silicates, two oxygen atoms are shared by other units?

S i_{2} O_{7}^{- 6}

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(S i_{2} 0_{5})_{n}^{- 2 n}

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(S i O_{3})_{n}^{- 2 n}

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S i O_{2})_{n}

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Solution

The correct option is C $(S i O_{3})_{n}^{- 2 n}$
In chain and cyclic silicates with the formula $(S i O_{3})_{n}^{- 2 n}$ , two oxygen are shared.

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