Question

Temperature at which the reaction TiCl4 + O2 → TiO2 + 2Cl2 takes place is __________

(a) 500°C

(b) 1500°C

(c) 1000°C

(d) 2000°C

The question was posed to me in an online quiz.

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Answer 1

Correct option is (b) 1500°C

To explain I would say: Temperature at which the reaction TiCl4 + O2 → TiO2 + 2Cl2 takes place is 1500°C. Specially designed refractory lined furnaces are used. Chlorine is recovered for recycle.