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The catalyst used in the Contact process for sulfuric acid is:

Answer: vanadium pentoxide.

  • A iron filings
  • B vanadium pentoxide
  • C platinum sponge
  • D manganese dioxide

Correct answer: B. vanadium pentoxide

Explanation: V₂O₅ catalyses the oxidation of SO₂ to SO₃ in the Contact process.

Adsorption Isotherm: x/m vs PressureP (pressure)x/mlow P: x/m ∝ Phigh P: saturation plateauAt high pressure, all surface sites are occupied - the curve flattens (monolayer saturation)

A typical adsorption isotherm: x/m (mass adsorbed per gram of adsorbent) rises steeply at low pressure, then flattens into a saturation plateau as the adsorbent surface fills up.

Concept context

Explore the chemistry that happens at interfaces, from catalysts that speed up industrial reactions to colloids like milk, smoke, and gels that surround us every day.

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