Heterogeneous Reactions

 The reactants, products and catalysts are in the different phases

Types
1. Catalytic type heterogeneous reactions
2. Non-Catalytic type heterogeneous reactions

1. Catalytic type heterogeneous reactions

1. Gas-Solid Reactions

Ex: (i). Ammonia synthesis

(ii). Oxidation of SO2 to SO3 using V2O5 catalyst (manufacture of H2SO4)

(iii). Catalytic cracking of crude oil

2. Non-Catalytic heterogeneous reactions

1. Gas-Liquid/Solid reactions

Ex: Combustion of coal, roasting of sulphide ores,etc.,

2. Gas-Liquid reactions

Ex: (i). Purification of gas mixtures (Absorption)

(ii). Ammonia+ aq.HNO3 -> Ammonium nitrate (Absorption)

(iii). Chlorination of liquid hydrocarbons

3. Liquid-Liquid reactions

Ex: (i). soap preparation (acids + alkalies)

(ii). Nitration of organic compounds

4. Liquid-Solid reactions

Ex: calcium carbide+H2O -> Acetelyene