alleryWhich catalyst helps oxidize SO2 to SO3 in the Contact process?
AVanadium(V) oxide
BPlatinum-rhodium
CManganese dioxide
DIron(III) oxide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Vanadium(V) oxide
Vanadium(V) oxide catalyzes sulfur dioxide oxidation to sulfur trioxide.
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