Question
Which of the following catalysts is not correctly matched with the reaction?
A.
Vanadium $$(V)$$ oxide in contact process for oxidation of $$S{O_2}$$ to $$S{O_3}.$$
B.
Finely divided iron in Haber's process in conversion of $${N_2}$$ and $${H_2}$$ to $$N{H_3}.$$
C.
$$PtC{l_2}$$ catalyses the oxidation of ethyne to ethanal in the Wacker process.
D.
$$Ni$$ in presence of hydrogen for conversion of vegetable oil to ghee.
Answer :
$$PtC{l_2}$$ catalyses the oxidation of ethyne to ethanal in the Wacker process.
Solution :
In the Wacker process, the oxidation of ethyne to ethanal is catalysed by $$PdC{l_2}.$$