Q29 / 150 · MHT CET 2007 · Chemistry
Carborundum is
- Correct answerASiC
- B$\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3} \cdot \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
- C$\mathrm{Al}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}$
- D$\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}$
Solution
When silica is heated with carbon in electric furnace, it is reduced to carborundum or silicon carbide.
$$
\mathrm{SiO}_{2}+3 \mathrm{C} \longrightarrow \mathrm{SiC}+2 \mathrm{CO}
$$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.