| CPC B01J 20/226 (2013.01) [B01D 53/02 (2013.01); B01J 20/3085 (2013.01); C07C 7/12 (2013.01); B01D 2253/204 (2013.01); B01D 2256/24 (2013.01); B01D 2257/553 (2013.01)] | 13 Claims |

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1. A process for removing arsine from a hydrocarbon mixture having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, comprising contacting the hydrocarbon mixture having 2 to 4 carbon atoms with an adsorbent, wherein said adsorbent is a metal organic frameworks (MOFs) comprising:
a) at least 1 transition metal selected from a group 1B metal, and
b) an organic ligand selected from a dicarboxylic acid compound or a tricarboxylic acid compound,
wherein said adsorbent is subjected to treatment with alcohol prior to contacting the hydrocarbon mixture having 2 to 4 carbon atoms with the adsorbent.
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