Chemistry · Group 13 to Group 18 Elements
Which of the following is used for making optical instruments:
Which of the following is used for making optical instruments:
- A. \( \operatorname{si} 0_{2} \)
- B. \( s \)
- C. \( \operatorname{si} H_{4} \)
- D. sic
Step-by-step solution
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) is the main component of glass, which is transparent and used for lenses, prisms, and other optical instruments. Sulfur (S), silane (SiH4), and silicon carbide (SiC) are not used for making optical instruments.
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