Question

Boron when heated with carbon forms
a) BC₂
b) B₄C
c) B₄C₃
d) B₂C₃

Answer 1

Boron carbide B4C IS THE ANSWER

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer option is b) $( B _ 4 C )$.

Explanation:

Boron is a chemical element found in group 13 of the periodic table.

When Born is heated with Carbon, it forms Boron Carbide $( B _ 4 C )$ which is quite a hard substance.

This product $( B _ 4 C )$ formed from the reaction of Boron and Carbon is used as an abrasive and as a reinforcing agent in composite materials.