Biomolecules and Chemistry in Everyday Life 2 Question 26
29. Name the heterogeneous catalyst used in the polymerisation of ethylene.
(2003)
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Solution:
- Zeigler-Natta catalyst, which is a mixture of triethylaluminium ’ $\left(\mathrm{C}{2} \mathrm{H}{5}\right){3} \mathrm{Al}$ ’ and $\mathrm{TiCl}{4}$, is used as heterogeneous catalyst in polymerisation of ethylene.
