In the preparation of Oxygen by way of decomposition of Potassium Chlorate which chemical compound acts as a catalyst?

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SSC Selection Post - 2019

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In the preparation of Oxygen by way of decomposition of Potassium Chlorate which chemical compound acts as a catalyst?

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SSC Selection Post 2019 Graduation Level Question Paper (16 Oct, 2019) (Shift 3)

Potassium Permanganate

Manganese dioxide

Potassium Chloride

Manganese Oxide

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Manganese dioxide

The correct answer is Manganese dioxide.

Fractional distillation of liquid air. Catalysts are vital in many industrial processes, not just in the lab. They help make reactions more efficient, saving energy and reducing costs. For example, catalysts are used in the Haber process for ammonia synthesis, the contact process for sulfuric acid production, and in catalytic converters in cars to reduce pollution.

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