Question

Name th zeolite used to convert alcohol into gasoline

Answer 1

Answer:Ethanol, methanol and larger alcohols can be converted into gasoline at 300-400°C in the presence of a zeolite catalyst (HZSM-5). Initially, the alcohol is dehydrated to ethylene, followed by its transformation into higher hydrocarbons.

Answer 2

Name the Synthetic Zeolite used for converting Alcohol to Gasoline.

=> ZSM-5

Application of Zeolites:

1. Acts as water softener & selective absorbents.
2. Used as "ions-exchanger" in softening of hard water.
3. For cracking of Hydrocarbons & Isomerization.