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The clay mineral, whose structural units are held together by potassium bond is

  1. Halloysite
  2. Illite
  3. Kaolinite
  4. Smectite

Correct answer: Illite

Solution

Illite is a clay mineral characterized by its layered structure, where potassium ions play a crucial role in holding the structural units together, providing stability and influencing its properties.

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