Which of the following statements are correct for boron and silicon?

Both form cabides which are very hard

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Both reacts with metals to form borides and silicides

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Both directly combine with halogen

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

All of the above

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
$C + 4 B ⟶ B_{4} C; C + S i ⟶ S i C$
$2 B + 3 M g ⟶ {M g}_{3} B_{2}; 2 M g + S i ⟶ {M g}_{2} S i$
$2 B + 3 C l_{2} ⟶ 2 B {C l}_{3}; S i + 2 C l_{2} ⟶ S i {C l}_{4}$
These reactions prove that all given statements are correct. Hence answer is option D.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

H N O_{3}

N a O H

H_{2} O_{2}

S i O_{2}

S i

B_{2} O_{3}

M C_{2}

Join BYJU'S Learning Program