Answer to Question #230885 in Chemical Engineering for Lokika

Question

Sulfur produced by oxidation-reduction of H₂S. The catalyst used in this process is

a) V₂O5

b) Platinum. c)Al2O3

d) Nickel

Answer 1

Al₂O₃

Aluminium oxide catalyzes a wide range of industrially important processes. Aluminium oxide is used as a catalyst in the Claus process, converting hydrogen sulfide waste gases into elemental sulfur in refineries. It may also be used to dehydrate alcohol to alkenes.