NTA Abhyas NEET2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Practice
Carborundum is obtained when silica is heated at high temperature with
Options
- Acarbon
- Bcarbon monoxide
- Ccarbon dioxide
- Dcalcium carbonate
Correct answer
A. carbon
Step-by-step solution
SiO 2 (Quartz or   sand)   +   2C → 2,000   -   2,500 o C Si   +   2CO S i + C → S i C