All the following are the true statement concerning catalyst except?
Everyday Science / Chemistry — Multiple-choice practice
- A. A catalyst may induce steric strain in a molecule to make it react more readily.
- B. Catalyst will be used up in a reaction.
- C. A catalyst will lower the activation energy of reaction.
- D. A catalyst will speed up the rate determining step.
Correct answer
Catalyst will be used up in a reaction.
Explanation
Explanation A catalyst is not consumed during a chemical reaction ; it remains unchanged at the end. It works by lowering activation energy and providing an alternate pathway for the reaction.
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