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Question

The catalyst used in the manufacture of polyethene by Zeigler method is

A

lithium tetrachloride and triphenyl aluminium

B

titanium tetrachloride and trimethyl aluminium

C

titanium oxide

D

titanium isoperoxide

Answer

titanium tetrachloride and trimethyl aluminium

Explanation

Solution

The catalyst used in the manufacture of polyethene by Zeigler-Natta method is $TiCl_4$ (titanium tetrachloride) and ( $C_2H_5)_3Al$ (trimethyl aluminium).