JEE PYQ: Surface Chemistry Question 34
Question 34 - 2019 (10 Jan Shift 1)
Type: MCQ
Which of the following is not an example of heterogeneous catalytic reaction?
(a) Ostwald’s process
(b) Combustion of coal
(c) Hydrogenation of vegetable oils
(d) Haber’s process
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Answer: (a)
Solution
$\text{C} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2$. No catalyst is required. In Ostwald process, Haber’s process and hydrogenation of vegetable oils, catalyst (solid) such as Pt/Rh, Fe and Ni are used.