The support base used for the noble metals in catalytic reforming is/are:

alumina

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silica

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silica-alumina

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Solution

The correct options are
B silica
C silica-alumina
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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