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Why does Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) act as a catalyst?

Updated On: Jan 14, 2026
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Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) acts as a catalyst in the contact process for the production of sulfuric acid. It provides an active site for the reaction between sulfur dioxide and oxygen, lowering the activation energy.
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