Hint: A homogenous catalysis is a form of catalysis in which the physical state of reactants and catalysts is similar.Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation of Correct Option:
- The reaction of formation of $$SO_3$$ in the contact process is as follows:
$$2SO_2(g)+O_2(g)\ \underrightarrow{_{V_2O_5(s)}} \ 2SO_3$$- Here, $$SO_2$$ and $$O_2$$ are in gaseous state and catalyst $$V_2O_5$$ is in solid form.
- Thus, the formation of $$SO_3$$ in the contact process is not an example of homogenous catalysis.
Explanation of Incorrect Option:
- The reaction of formation of $$SO_3$$ in the chamber process is as follows:
$$2SO_2(g)+O_2(g)\ \underrightarrow{_{NO(g)}} \ 2SO_3$$
Here, $$SO_2, O_2$$ and catalyst $$NO$$ are present in same physical state i.e., gaseous state.Thus, the formation of $$SO_3$$ in the chamber process is an example of homogenous catalysis.- The reaction of hydrolysis of an ester in presence of acid is as follows:
$$CH_3COOC_2H_5(l) + H_2O(l) \ \ \underrightarrow {_{H_2SO_4(l)}} \ \ CH_3COOH + C_2H_5OH$$
Here, reactants and catalyst all are in the same physical state i.e., liquid.
Thus, the hydrolysis of an ester in presence of acid is an example of homogenous catalysis.
- The reaction of decomposition of $$KClO_3$$ in the presence of $$MnO_2$$ is as follows:
$$2KClO_3(s) \ \ \underrightarrow {_{MnO_2(s)}} \ \ 2KCl + 3O_2$$
Here, reactants and catalyst all are in the same physical state i.e., solid.
Thus, decomposition of $$KClO_3$$ in the presence of $$MnO_2$$ is an example of homogenous catalysis.