Chemical Engineering - Chemical Reaction Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Chemical Reaction Engineering - Section 4 (Q.No. 8)
8.
A catalyst is said to be a negative catalyst, ifit
retards the rate of reaction.
reduces the value of equilibrium constant.
does not initiate the reaction.
all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer: Option
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KRR said:   3 years ago
The catalyst only speeds up the reaction which is already occurring however slowly. The catalyst does not initiate it. The reaction in the presence of a catalyst proceeds through the path which needs lesser activation energy.

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