SO\(_2\) + O\(_2\) 2SO\(_3\)In the reaction above, the most suitable catalyst is...
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SO\(_2\) + O\(_2\) 2SO\(_3\)
In the reaction above, the most suitable catalyst is?
Options
A)
chromium(vi)oxide
B)
iron(iii)oxide
C)
copper(i)oxide
D)
vanadium(v)oxide
The correct answer is D.
Explanation:
During the Contact Process for manufacturing sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide has to be converted into sulfur trioxide, which is done by passing sulfur dioxide and oxygen over a solid vanadium(V) oxide catalyst.
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