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In kaolinite crystal, the layers are held by _________ bond.

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In kaolinite crystal, the layers are held by _________ bond.

(a) Ionic bond

(b) Cationic linkage

(c) Hydrogen bond

(d) Electro static bond

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This question is from Clay Minerals in division Soil Structure and Clay Minerology of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct option is (c) Hydrogen bond

The best I can explain: Since kaolinite is stable and water is unable to penetrate between the layers, they are held by a fairly strong bond of hydrogen.

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