Catalytic desulphurisation process used for sweetening of straight run
gasoline and kerosene uses __________ as catalyst.
(A) Bauxite
(B) Fuller’s earth
(C) Activated clay
(D) All (A), (B) & (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) All (A), (B) & (C)

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