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Question
In the laboratory preparation of hydrogen from zinc & dilute hydrocholoric acid – state a reason for the addition of traces of copper [II] sulphate to the reaction medium.
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Solution
Addition of traces of copper [II] sulphate acts as catalyst and speeds up the reaction.
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