SO\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2SO\(_3\)
In the reaction above, the most suitable catalyst is?
A
chromium(vi)oxide
B
iron(iii)oxide
C
copper(i)oxide
D
vanadium(v)oxide
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
During the Contact Process for manufacturing sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide has to be converted into sulfur trioxide, which is done by passing sulfur dioxide and oxygen over a solid vanadium(V) oxide catalyst.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #64902)