Q69
Honey-comb structure is found in which group
A.
Phyllosiliocate
AnswerB.
Nesosilicate
C.
Sorosilicate
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The honeycomb structure is found in Phyllosilicate, also termed sheet silicates. The basic structure of the phyllosilicates is based on interconnected six-member rings of SiO4-4 tetrahedra that extend outward in infinite sheets. Three out of the 4 oxygens from each tetrahedral are shared with other tetrahedra.