Question

Zeolites are used as catalyst in:

• A. petrochemical industries during cracking
• B. the preparation of $H_{2}S{O}_4$
• C. the hydrolysis of ester
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A petrochemical industries during cracking

Zeolite used in the petroleum industry is ZSM-5. It converts alcohol directly into gasoline (petrol).

Zeolites are used as ion-exchange beds in water purification, softening.

Zeolites are used to separate molecules (only molecules of certain sizes and shapes can pass through), and as traps for molecules so they can be analyzed. Zeolites are also used as catalysts and sorbents.

Zeolites are widely used as catalysts in the petrochemical industry.