Q. A catalyst :
A) Alter the reaction mechanism
B) Decreases the activation energy
C) Increases collision frequency
D) Increases the average kinetic energy of reacting species
Explanation
(b)
Catalyst shows exothermic adsorption of reactant molecules and thus, energy of activation is lowered.
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