The mineral spondumene contains long,straight chain silicates involving the SiO₃^2-unit.What is the shape of SiO₃^2-? A)T-shaped B)Ttetrahedral C)Trigonal planar D)Trigonal pyramidal E)See-saw

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The SiO3^2- unit in silicates forms a trigonal planar shape due to the sp2 hybridization of the silicon atom, with three oxygen atoms arranged around it in a plane.

The Mineral Spondumene Contains Long,straight Chain Silicates Involving the SiO32-unit

The Mineral Spondumene Contains Long,straight Chain Silicates Involving the SiO₃^2-unit