Which acid is made by the contact process?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Sulphuric acid
- Step 1: Sulphur dioxide is oxidised to the trioxide over vanadium pentoxide and then converted to sulphuric acid. Answer: Sulphuric acid. Why not the others: Nitric acid, Hydrochloric acid and Phosphoric acid don't fit.
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