Q54 / 180 · JIPMER 2019 · Chemistry

Silicon carbide is example of

A
molecular solid
B
metallic solid
C
ionic crystal
Correct answer
D
covalent solid

Solution

Silicon carbide (SiC) is an example of covalent solids. covalent or network solids are crystalline solids of non-metals result from the formation of covalent bonds between adjacent atoms throughout the crystal. These are insulators and do not conduct electricity.

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

More Solid State Questions

Graphite is a2012Properties and Types of Solids
Frenkel defect is present in which of the following?2019Stoichiometric defects
An atom forms face centred cubic crystal with density and edge length . The molecular mass of atom in amu is2018Cubic system
In a crystalline solid, having formula , oxide ions are arranged in cubic close packed lattice while, cations X are present is tetrahedral v2018Cubic system
A cubic unit cell of a metal with molar mass of has an edge length of 362 pm . Its density is . The type of unit cell is2017Cubic system
A solid has NaCl structure. If the radius of cation is 170 pm , then the maximum possible radius of the anion is2017Ionic structure