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What role does the catalyst V2O5 play in the Contact Process for sulfuric acid manufacture?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A It accelerates the conversion of H2SO4 to SO3
  • B It promotes the decomposition of SO3 to SO2
  • C It increases the reaction rate in the conversion of SO2 to SO3
  • D It acts as an acid catalyst
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It increases the reaction rate in the conversion of SO2 to SO3
In the Contact Process, the catalyst V2O5 increases the reaction rate in the conversion of SO2 to SO3.

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