Catalyst used in isomerisation process is __________________ ?

Correct answer: D. AlCl3

  • A. H2SO4
  • B. H3PO4
  • C. HF
  • D. AlCl3

Explanation

Aluminium chloride, usually with hydrogen chloride, is the classical catalyst system for hydrocarbon isomerisation. Sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and hydrofluoric acid are more characteristically used in other acid-catalysed refinery processes.

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