Question

Mention the important features of solid and enzyme catalysis with suitable examples.

Answer 1

Explanation:

In chemistry, a catalyst is a substance that causes a chemical reaction to happen in a different way than it would happen without that catalyst - for example, a catalyst could cause a reaction to happen at a faster rate, or at a lower temperature, than would be possible without the catalyst.

Answer 2

Answer:

Zeolites are alumino-silicates that are micro-porous in nature. Zeolites are also shape- selective catalysts as they have a honeycomb-like structure. Some silicon atoms are replaced by aluminium atoms in the extended 3D-network of silicates, giving them an Al−O−Si framework. The pores and cavity size of the zeolites makes the reactions very sensitve. Zeolites are commonly used in the petrochemical industry.