The catalyst used in the conversion of ethylene to acetaldehyde using Wacker process is · ABC26IN0497
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Organometallic Compounds · Topic: Cluster Compounds Wade Rules · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
The catalyst used in the conversion of ethylene to acetaldehyde using Wacker process is
(a)$\mathrm{HCo}\left(\mathrm{CO}_{4}\right)$
(b)$\left[\mathrm{PdCl}_{4}\right]^{2-}$
(c)$\mathrm{V}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}$
(d)$\mathrm{TiCl}_{4}$ in the presence of $\mathrm{Al}\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}\right)_{3}$
Answer
Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
The Wacker process oxidises ethylene to acetaldehyde with [PdCl₄]²⁻ (PdCl₂/CuCl₂/O₂).
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