2025 · Q105
Which one of the following is considered as a compound?
General KnowledgeChemistry
- ASilicon
- BTin
- CSugar Solution
- DCalcium carbonate
Explanation
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is a chemical compound with a fixed composition of calcium, carbon and oxygen in a definite ratio. Silicon and tin are chemical elements, while sugar solution is a homogeneous mixture of sugar dissolved in water — not a compound. It occurs naturally as limestone, chalk and marble.