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What is the catalyst used in the production of H₂SO₄ acid?
What is the catalyst used in the production of H₂SO₄ acid?
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The correct option is D V₂O₅
Vanadium pentoxide V₂O₅
V₂O₅ is able to catalyze this reaction because it releases oxygen O₂ when heated up. The release of oxygen is a reversible process and the VO₂ produced will eventually reabsorb O2 and revert back to V₂O₅. This makes vanadium catalytic.
V₂O₅
Vanadium pentoxide V₂O₅
V₂O₅ is able to catalyze this reaction because it releases oxygen O₂ when heated up. The release of oxygen is a reversible process and the VO₂ produced will eventually reabsorb O2 and revert back to V₂O₅. This makes vanadium catalytic.
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