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Question
Mention any three processes where transition metals act as catalysts.
Solution
(i) Vanadium (V) oxide in contact process for oxidation of \[\ce{SO2}\] to \[\ce{SO3}\].
(ii) Finely divided iron in Haber’s process in conversion of \[\ce{N2}\] and \[\ce{H2}\] to \[\ce{NH3}\].
(iii) \[\ce{MnO2}\] in preparation of oxygen from \[\ce{KClO3}\].
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