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In petrocheical industry, alcohols are d...

In petrocheical industry, alcohols are directly converted to gasoline by passing over heated.

A

platinum

B

ZSM-5

C

iron

D

nickel

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B
This reaction is an example of shape selective catalysis. ZSM - 5 and zeolites are good shape selective catalysts. The reaction taking place in these zeolites depends upon the size and shape of reactants, products as well as upon the pores and cavities of the zeolites.
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