MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #421

During the industrial production of ethanal from ethylene via the Wacker process, which metal salt acts as the primary catalyst?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #421

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the industrial production of ethanal from ethylene via the Wacker process, which metal salt acts as the primary catalyst?

    • A) Platinum
    • B) Palladium chloride
    • C) Vanadium pentoxide
    • D) Iron oxide

    Answer: Palladium chloride

    Explanation: The Wacker process uses PdCl2 and CuCl2 to oxidize ethylene to acetaldehyde. Platinum is a common catalyst but not for this specific reaction.