A catalyst which increases the rate of reaction is called ______.
A
auto-catalyst
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B
negative catalyst
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C
positive catalyst
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D
bio-catalyst
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Solution
The correct option is C positive catalyst A catalyst which increases the rate of reaction is called positive catalyst. Such catalyst decreases activation energy by accepting a smaller path, so rate of reaction is increased.