Question

It can be inferred from the passage that __________

• A. Platinum is a better catalytic converter than Raney-nickel.
• B. Raney-nickel's high porosity is the cause for its greater effectiveness as compared to other catalysts.
• C. One disadvantage of the APR process is that it is an expensive process.
• D. The APR process has domestic and industrial applications.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The APR process has domestic and industrial applications.

Option D is correct because as per the passage in the fourth paragraph it is clearly stated that 'The APR process can be used on the small scale to produce fuel for portable devices, such as cars, batteries, and military equipment,' said Dumesic. 'But it could also be scaled up as a hydrogen source for industrial applications, such as the production of fertilizers or the removal of sulfur from petroleum products.'

Option A is incorrect because there is no such information shared in the passage.

Option B is incorrect because the passage does not mention Raney-nickel's comparasion with other catalysts.

The passage only gives information about the pecentage of nickel and aluminium used in Raney-nickel.

Option C is incorrect because the given information is not shared in the passage.