Which of the following is the correct chemical formula of tungsten carbide?

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W_{2} C_{3}

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W C_{2}

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W_{2} C

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Solution

The correct option is A WC

At elevated temperatures, carbon reacts with some metals like iron, tungsten, titanium,

etc. to form their carbides.

Tungsten + Carbon → Tungsten carbide

W + C → WC

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