Which of the following reagents is used to convert ethylene to ethylene oxide? A) HCl in the presence of water B) O₂ in the presence of a catalyst C) sulfuric acid in the presence of water D) sulfuric acid in the presence of heat

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The reagent O₂ (also known as oxygen, O2) in the presence of a catalyst such as silver or platinum, is used to convert ethylene to ethylene oxide through a process called catalytic oxidation. This method is the most common and efficient way to produce ethylene oxide on an industrial scale.

Which of the Following Reagents Is Used to Convert Ethylene