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Zeolites are microporous, aluminosilicate minerals used as ________ catalysts in petroleum refining.

  1. Homogeneous
  2. Heterogeneous
  3. Enzymatic
  4. Photocatalytic

Answer: Heterogeneous

Zeolites (e.g., ZSM-5) have shape-selective pores for catalytic cracking, isomerization. Solid acid catalysts easily separated from products. Critical for clean fuel production. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]

Topic Chemistry - Catalysis
Exam Relevance SSC JE, Railway NTPC, UPSC CAPF