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What happens when Silicon reacts with Carbon?

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Formation of SiC
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Formation of Si2C
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Formation of Si2C2
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None of these
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The correct option is A Formation of SiC
This is another method of preparation of Silicon Carbide. When silicon reacts with carbon, silicon carbide is formed, where carbon is oxidized and silicon is reduced. The balanced equation can be written as-
Si + C SiC

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