Does a catalyst alters a reaction mechanism?
Asked by Gurneet Singh
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1 Answer
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Hi Gurneet,
Catalysts are of two Kinds, positive Catalysts and Poisons (inhibitors).
A positive catalyst affects the rate of reaction by decreasing the activation energy or energy barrier that must be overcome before the reaction. It does this by providing an alternative pathway for a reaction to occur so products are formed faster than it would.
All the best.
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