The Higher Silicate Structures Are Formed from the Orthosilicate Ion

question 16

Multiple Choice

The higher silicate structures are formed from the orthosilicate ion that has a _________ geometry.

• A) square planar
• B) trigonal bipyramid
• C) octahedral
• D) triangular
• E) none of the above

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