Question
Chemistry Question on Group 16 Elements
The catalyst used in the manufacture of H2SO4 by contact process is
A
V2O3
B
V2O5
C
FeO
D
Cu
Answer
V2O5
Explanation
Solution
V2O5 (vanadium pentaoxide) is used as a catalyst in the manufacture of H2SO4 by contact process since it is not easily poisoned.