The sulphide that is commonly used in coating electric fluorescent tubes is?

A.

iron(ii)Sulphide

B.

tin(ii)sulphide

C.

Zinc Sulphide

D.

lead(iv) Sulphide

Correct answer is C

ZnS (Zinc Sulfide) screen was used because it emits a flash of light when struck by an alpha particle.

This is a phenomenon called Radio luminescence in which a flash of light is observed on the screen when acted upon by a radioactive substance.