Oxidation of ortho-xylene in presence of __________ catalyst is done to
produce phthalic anhydride on commercial scale.
(A) Nickel
(B) Vanadium
(C) Alumina
(D) Iron

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Vanadium

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