Biomolecules And Chemistry In Everyday Life Result Question 29

29. Name the heterogeneous catalyst used in the polymerisation of ethylene.

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Solution:

  1. Zeigler-Natta catalyst, which is a mixture of triethyla luminium ’ $\left(\mathrm{C} _2 \mathrm{H} _5\right) _3 \mathrm{Al}^{\prime}$ and $\mathrm{TiCl} _4$, is used as heterogeneous catalyst in polymerisation of ethylene.