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MHT CET · Chemistry · Polymers

Identify catalyst used in manufacturing of HDP.

  1. A Zieglar - Natta
  2. B Peroxides
  3. C Lindlar's
  4. D Magnesium oxide
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(A) Zieglar - Natta

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HDP means high density polyethylene. It is a linear polymer with high density due to close packing.

HDP is obtained by polymerization of ethane in presence of Zieglar-Natta catalyst which is a combination of triethyl aluminium with titanium tetrachloride at a temperature of \(333 \mathrm{~K}\) to \(343 \mathrm{~K}\) and a pressure of 6-7 \(\mathrm{atm}\).