The Balanced Chemical Reaction for the Synthesis of Silicon Nitride

Multiple Choice

The balanced chemical reaction for the synthesis of silicon nitride from silicon is:

A) Si(s) + N₂(g) → SiN₂(s) .
B) 2Si(s) + N₂(g) → 2SiN(s) .
C) 3Si(s) + N₂(g) → 3SiN₂(s) .
D) 3Si(s) + 2N₂(g) → Si₃N₄(s) .
E) 3Si(s) + N₂(g) → Si₃N₂(s) .