Question

Ziegler-Natta catalyst is used for ________?

• A. Polymerisation reaction
• B. Reduction reaction
• C. Substitution reaction
• D. Elimination reaction

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Polymerisation reaction

Ziegler-Natta catalyst is used for polymerization reactions. It's primarily used in the synthesis of polymers from 1-alkenes, such as polyethylene and polypropylene. The catalyst typically consists of a transition metal compound (like titanium tetrachloride) and an organoaluminum compound (like triethylaluminum). A Ziegler-Natta catalyst is used in the chemical synthesis of polythene. Polythenes are of two types: high density and low density. We use the Ziegler-Natta catalyst to synthesise high-density polythene.