Name another inorganic compound prepared by Friedrich Wöhler
Hydrogen peroxide
Oxygen diffuser
Silicon nitride
Acidic oxide
Answer
Silicon nitride is a compound made of silicon and nitrogen. It is a hard, brittle solid that is used in a variety of applications, such as abrasives, refractories, and semiconductors. Silicon nitride was first prepared by Friedrich Wöhler in 1861 by reacting silicon tetrachloride with ammonia.
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