Ce1−xTixO2 catalysts with various ratios of Ti/Ce + Ti were prepared by sol–gel method.
The addition of Ti greatly promotes the acidity of various strength.
Ce1−xTixO2 with fluorite structure showed highest stable activity for o-dichlorobenzene oxidation.
Ti redards the substitute of Cl species for basic lattice oxygen and hydroxyl group on surface.
Ti retards greatly the chlorination of o-dichlorobenzene.