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Effect of Catalyst on the Rate of Reaction

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CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Effect of Catalyst on the Rate of Reaction

  • A catalyst increases the rate of reaction
  • Works by lowering the activation energy (energy barrier)
  • Helps reaction reach equilibrium faster
  • Does not change the equilibrium position

A positive catalyst lowers the activation energy and hence increases the rate of reaction.

\[\log\frac{k_p}{k_a}=\frac{\Delta E_a}{2.303RT}\]

where:

  • kp = rate constant with catalyst

  • ka = rate constant without catalyst

  • ΔEa​ = Ewithout catalyst − Ewith catalyst

When a catalyst is used and reaction rate becomes x times:

\[\log x=\frac{\Delta E_a}{2.303RT}\]

If Ea given in kJ: \[\log\frac{k_{p}}{k_{a}}=\frac{52.2\Delta E_{a}}{T}\]

If Ka is given kcal: \[\log\frac{k_p}{k_a}=\frac{218\times\Delta E_a}{T}\]

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