Identify the catalyst used in the manufacture of high density polythene.

Identify the catalyst used in the manufacture of high density polythene.
  1. $\mathrm{MnO}_{2}$
  2. Co-Th alloy
  3. $\mathrm{TiCl}_{4}$ along with $\mathrm{Al}\left(\mathrm{C}_{2}\mathrm{H}_{5}\right)_{3}$
  4. $\mathrm{V}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}$

Solution

A Mixture of triethylaluminium \& titanium tetrachloride (known as ZeiglerNatta catalyst) is used as a catalyst in the preparation of high-density polyethylene.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (15 Oct Shift 2)

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