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Catalyst used in direct oxidation of ethylene is __________________(a) Magnesium oxide(b) Sodium oxide(c) Silver oxide(d) Manganese oxideI have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from C2 Compounds in portion Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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Right option is (c) Silver oxide

To explain: Silver oxide or alumina (INERT carrier) is used as CATALYST in direct oxidation of ethylene. To reduce/avoid side REACTION, suppressing AGENT is ALSO used.



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