Sulfur Trioxide Synthesis
Sulfur Trioxide Synthesis: Key step in Contact process for H₂SO₄. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
Key step in Contact process for H₂SO₄.
Reaction summary
2SO₂ + O₂ ⇌ 2SO₃
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: SO₂; O₂
- Conditions: V₂O₅ catalyst, 450°C
- Products: SO₃