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 answer
    B
    Co-Th
  • C
    Mo
  • D
    Ni

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'.

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