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Why does Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) act as a catalyst?
Why does Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) act as a catalyst?
Updated On: Dec 14, 2025
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Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) acts as a catalyst in the contact process for the production
of sulfuric acid. It provides an active site for the reaction between sulfur dioxide and oxygen,
lowering the activation energy.
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