Catalyst used in the production of high density polythene by low pressure Ziegler process is ____________________?

Correct answer: A. Aluminium triethyl activated with TiCl4

  • A. Aluminium triethyl activated with TiCl4
  • B. Platinum
  • C. Molybdenum
  • D. Nickel

Explanation

The Ziegler catalyst system combines titanium tetrachloride with an organoaluminium compound such as triethylaluminium. It produces polyethylene under low-pressure conditions, unlike platinum, molybdenum, or nickel catalysts listed here.

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