In order to produce sulphuric acid efficiently, SO2 gas undergoes oxidation in presence of catalyst X at a temperature of Y degree Celsius. What could be X and Y?
A
X: V2O5; Y: 100oC
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B
X: V2O5; Y: 400oC
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C
X: P2O5; Y: 400oC
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D
X: P2O5; Y: 600oC
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Solution
The correct option is B X: V2O5; Y: 400oC The process of oxidation of sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide is a reversible reaction.Therefore to obtain better yields, the reaction is performed in a favourable conditions.
So, the reaction is performed at 400oCtemperature and high pressure in presence of a suitable catalyst like platinum or vanadium pentoxide.