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The Ziegler-Natta catalyst, heavily used for the industrial polymerization of alkenes, contains which transition metal?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Titanium
  2. Iron
  3. Palladium
  4. Platinum

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Titanium

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Titanium šŸ“š Explanation: The Ziegler-Natta catalyst revolutionized the plastics industry by allowing the highly controlled, low-pressure synthesis of polymers like high-density polyethylene (HDPE). It is a complex organometallic mixture typically prepared from a titanium compound (like Titanium tetrachloride) and an aluminum-based co-catalyst.