BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2001

  • question_answer
    The addition of 1% alcohol to chloroform acts as a :

    A)  positive catalyst

    B)  negative catalyst

    C)  autocatalyst    

    D)  none of these

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Key Idea: [a] Positive catalyst increase the rate of reaction. [b] Negative catalyst decrease the rate of reaction. [c] Auto catalyst are formed during reaction. \[\because \] Addition of 1% alcohol to chloroform decreases the rate of decomposition of\[CHC{{l}_{3}}\]. \[\therefore \] 1% alcohol acts as negative catalyst in this reaction.


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