Question

Which of the following catalysis is not correctly matched with the reaction?

• A. Vanadium (V) oxide in contact process for oxidation of $SO_{2}$ to $So_{3}$
• B. Finely divided iron in Haber’s process in conversion of $N_{2}$ and $H_{2}$ to $NH_{3}$
• C. $PtCl_{2}$ catalyses the oxidation of ethyne to ethanol in the Wacker process.
• D. Ni in presence of hydrogen for conversion of vegetable oil to ghee.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$PtCl_{2}$ catalyses the oxidation of ethyne to ethanol in the Wacker process.

Answer 2

In Wacker process the oxidation of ethyne to ethanol is catalysed by $PdCl_{2}$