Question

The function of negative catalyst is ______.

Options

• to remove the active intermediate from the reaction

• to terminate the chain reaction

• both to remove the active intermediate from the reaction and to terminate the chain reaction

• none of the above

Answer 1

The function of negative catalyst is both to remove the active intermediate from the reaction and to terminate the chain reaction.

Explanation:

A negative catalyst decreases the rate of a reaction by removing the active intermediate from the reaction and also by terminating the chain reaction, thereby slowing or inhibiting the process.