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In the manufacture of sulphuric acid by the contact process, the catalytic oxidation of SO₂ is carried out in multiple stages mainly to

A

increase the reaction rate by providing inter-stage heating

B

increase the overall conversion by providing inter-stage heating

C

increase the overall conversion by providing inter-stage cooling

D

decrease the overall conversion by removing sulphur trioxide between stages

Explanation

Correct : c

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