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The clay mineral, whose structural units are held together by potassium bond is
- Halloysite
- Illite
- Kaolinite
- 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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