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According to the adsorption theory of catalysis, the speed of the reaction increase because :

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The concentration of reactant molecules at the active centers of the catalyst becomes high due to adsorption

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In the process of adsorption, the activation energy of the molecules becomes large

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Adsorption produces heat which increases the speed of the reaction

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Adsorption lowers the activation energy of the reaction.

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The correct option is D Adsorption lowers the activation energy of the reaction.
In the presence of the catalyst, the speed of reaction increases. Since the activation energy gets reduced and hence the rate of adsorption increases.

The correct answer is $D$ .

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