Following are the examples of silicate minerals

Q. Following are the examples of silicate minerals

Zircon, ZrSiO4            Beryl, Be3Al2Si6O18           Pyrophyllite, Al2(OH)2[(Si2O5)2]

I                                               II                                             III

The correct structural description of the minerals is

(A) I – Ortho silicate, II – Cyclic silicate and III – Sheet silicate

(B) I – Ortho silicate, II – Sheet silicate and III – Cyclic silicate

(C) I – Cyclic silicate, II – Sheet silicate and III – Ortho silicate

(D) I – Sheet silicate, II – Ortho silicate and III – Cyclic silicate

Ans: I – Ortho silicate, II – Cyclic silicate and III – Sheet silicate