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Name the catalyst [X] for the reaction:

Co(g)+H2(g)[X]HCHO(g)

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Cu
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Ni
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Cu/ZnO
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Cu/Cr2O3
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Solution

The correct option is B Cu
CO(g)+H2(g)[X]HCHO(g)
Here, X is copper (Cu), which acts as a good reductant and gives formaldehyde in this reaction. The reaction intact, occurs in the following manner
CO(g)+H2(g)CH3OHCuHCHO

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