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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which one of the following statements about the zeolites is false
A
Zeolites are aluminosilicates having three dimensional network
B
Some of the 
units are replaced by 
and 
ions in zeolites
units are replaced by and ions in zeolites
C
They are used as cation exchangers
D
They have open structure which enables them to take up small molecules
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Zeolite have 
and 
tetrahedrons linked together in a three dimensional open structure in which four or six membered ring predominate. Due to open chain structure they have cavities and can take up water and other small molecules.
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