Question

silicon tetrachloride is prepared by the chlorination of silicon compounds like:

• A. ferrosilicon
• B. silicon carbide
• C. mixtures of silicon dioxide and carbon
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

all of the above

Silicon tetrachloride is prepared by the chlorination of various silicon compounds such as, mixtures of ferrosilicon, silicon carbide, silicon dioxide and carbon. The ferrosilicon route is most common.