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What kind of a catalyst is used in the packed bed reactor of isomerization section in the manufacture of isoprene from isomerization of polypropylene dimer?(a) Neutral type catalyst(b) Solid catalyst(c) Acid type catalyst(d) Gas type catalystI had been asked this question in an interview for internship.This interesting question is from C3 Compounds in chapter Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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Right answer is (C) ACID type catalyst

Best explanation: Isomerization occurs in a packed bed reactor CONTAINING an acid type catalyst. Process CONDITIONS range from 150-300 ° with liquid VELOCITY of 15 to .5 m/s.



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