Low pressure Zeigler process for the manufacture of polythene uses a catalyst which is_______________________?

Correct answer: D. Aluminium triethyl combined with titanium tetrachloride

  • A. Ni
  • B. V2O5
  • C. Fe
  • D. Aluminium triethyl combined with titanium tetrachloride

Explanation

The Ziegler catalyst system combines an organoaluminium compound, commonly aluminium triethyl, with titanium tetrachloride. This coordination catalyst permits polyethylene production at relatively low pressure.

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