NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
What metal catalyzes the oxidation of ethyne to ethanal in the Wacker process?
Options
- APalladium (Pd)
- BNickel (Ni)
- CChromium (Cr)
- DTitanium (Ti)
Correct answer
A. Palladium (Pd)
Step-by-step solution
In the Wacker process the oxidation of ethyne to ethanal is catalysed by PdCl 2 .