Question

Match the catalysts to the correct processes:

Catalyst	Process
A. $TiC{l}_3$	i. Wacker process
B. $PdC{l}_2$	ii. Ziegler - Natta polymerization
C. $CuC{l}_2$	iii. Contact process
D. $V_2{O}_5$	iv. Deacon's process

• A. (A) - (iii), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (i)
• B. (A) - (ii), (B) - (i), (C) - (iv), (D) - (iii)
• C. (A) - (ii), (B) - (iii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (i)
• D. (A) - (iii), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iv)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(A) - (ii), (B) - (i), (C) - (iv), (D) - (iii)

A Ziegler–Natta catalyst, named after Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta, is a catalyst used in the synthesis of polymers of 1-alkenes (alpha-olefins). The catalyst $TiC{l}_3$ is used for Ziegler - Natta polymerization.

The Wacker Oxidation is an industrial process, which allows the synthesis of ethanal from ethene by palladium-catalyzed oxidation with oxygen. The catalyst $PdC{l}_2$ is used for the Wacker process.

The Deacon process is a process used during the manufacture of alkalis (the initial end product was sodium carbonate) by the Leblanc process. The catalyst $CuC{l}_2$ is used for Deacon's process.

The contact process is the current method of producing sulfuric acid in the high concentrations needed for industrial processes. The catalyst $V_2{O}_5$ is used for the Contact process.

Hence, option $B$ is correct.