Q39 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (22 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry
Which from following is used as catalyst in Fisher Tropsch process for the synthesis of gasoline?
- A$\mathrm{Fe}-\mathrm{Cr}$
- Correct answerBCo-Th
- CMo
- DNi
Solution
Fischer-Tropsch catalysts convert carbon monoxide and hydrogen into liquid hydrocarbons like gasoline. Among the options, Co-Th (cobalt-thorium) is the established catalyst system for gasoline synthesis, while others serve different functions:
$\mathrm{Fe}-\mathrm{Cr}$ for water-gas shift, Mo for other reactions, and Ni primarily for methanation.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.