Q. The catalyst used in the manufacture of H_{2}SO_{4} by contact process is
A) V_{2}O_{3}
B) V_{2}O_{5}
C) FeO
D) Cu
Explanation
(b)
V_{2}O_{5} (vanadium pentaoxide) is used as a catalyst in the manufacture of H_{2}SO_{4} by contact process since, it is not easily poisoned.
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