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The fresh catalyst in catalytic reforming of petroleum is _______ prior to use.

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amalgamated
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brominated
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chlorinated
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oxygenated
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Solution

The correct option is C chlorinated
In catalytic reforming process; high octane number reformate is formed which is the main component of the motor, fuel, aviation gasoline or aromatic rich feedstock. The noble metals platinum and rhenium are the catalysts used on a silica or silica-alumina support base. Fresh catalyst is chlorinated prior to use.

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