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Which of the following catalyst is used in contact process for manufacture of $H_{2} S O_{4}$ ?

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Oxides of nitrogen

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V_{2} O_{5}

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F e_{2} O_{3}

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Platinised asbestos

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Solution

The correct option is B $V_{2} O_{5}$
Vanadium (V) Oxide, $V_{2} O_{5}$ is used as catalyst in this reaction. It increases the rate of the reaction, thus reducing the need for a high temperature.

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