Question
Which of the following catalyst is used in preparation of high density polythene?
BITSAT
Chemistry
Polymers
2023
BITSAT 2023 (Memory Based Paper 2)
BITSAT Chemistry Question (2023) — Solution
Options
- A. Peroxide catalyst
- B. Ziegler - Natta catalyst
- C. Wilkinson's catalyst
- D. Pd - catalyst
Answer
B. Ziegler - Natta catalyst
Step-by-step solution
High density polythene is formed when addition polymerisation of ethene takes place in a hydrocarbon solvent in presence of catalyst such as Ziegler-Natta catalyst.
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