Question

The reason to call nickel is a catalyst. a) dosent involve in a reaction. b) bring change in the rate of reaction

Answer 1

Answer: option b is correct

Explanation:

Answer 2

The reason to call nickel a catalyst because it brings a change in the rate of reaction.

• Catalyst is a substance which is added with the reactants and it alters the rate of reaction.
• Catalyst did not consume in the reaction.
• Generally catalysts increases the rate of reaction by decreasing the activation energy.
• Raney Nickel is used as a catalyst as it has the very large surface area so it coupled with maximum number of hydrogen.