69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023

Which of the following slows down the reaction rate?

aCatalytic promoter
bHomogeneous catalyst
cHeterogeneous catalyst
dNone of the above✓ Correct

Explanation

In the given options, all are related to catalysts, which affect the rate of a chemical reaction. A catalyst works to increase the rate of a chemical reaction. The rate of any chemical reaction depends on the concentration of reactants, catalyst, temperature, and the nature of reactants. Therefore, the correct option is (d).

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