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Chemistry Question on Group 16 Elements

The catalyst used in the manufacture of H2SO4H_{2}SO_{4} by contact process is

A

V2O3V_{2}O_{3}

B

V2O5V_{2}O_{5}

C

FeOFeO

D

CuCu

Answer

V2O5V_{2}O_{5}

Explanation

Solution

V2O5V _{2} O _{5} (vanadium pentaoxide) is used as a catalyst in the manufacture of H2SO4H _{2} SO _{4} by contact process since it is not easily poisoned.