Q83 / 160 · JIPMER 2005 · Chemistry

Carborandum is

  • A
    $\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3$
  • B
    $\mathrm{AlCl}_3$
  • C
    $\mathrm{CuCO}_3$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\mathrm{SiC}$

Solution

When silicon reacts with carbon, it forms carborandum. Its formula is SiC.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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