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\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2SO\(_3\) In the reaction above, the most suitable catalyst is?

\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2SO\(_3\)
In the reaction above, the most suitable catalyst is?
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  • A Chromium(vi)oxide
  • B Iron(iii)oxide
  • C Copper(i)oxide
  • D Vanadium(v)oxide
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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.

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