Question

Vinyl chloride can be converted into PVC. In this reaction, the catalyst used is
(a) peroxides
(b) cuprous chloride
(c) anhydrous zinc chloride
(d) anhydrous AlCl₃

Answer 1

peroxides are cataylsts in this procesz

Answer 2

Answer: The correct option is (a) peroxide

Explanation:

Vinly chloride can be converted into polyvinyl chloride that is PVC..

Vinyl chloride is CH2=CHCl

And Polyvinyl chloride pvc is (C2H3Cl)n

In this reaction, peroxides are used as catalyst.

This reaction is decomposition reaction.

Decomposition reactions can be speeded up using peroxides.

Hydrogen peroxide adds as an extra oxygen to the reaction.

PVC has multiple uses as the material is strong and light weighted.

It is used to make pipes and in other plumbing activities.

It is also used in insulation of wires