Choose the graph which correctly represents the reaction path when a negative catalyst is present.
Graph for uncatalysed reaction:
A
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Solution
The correct option is B The catalyst provides an alternate pathway or reaction mechanism.
Positive catalyst will decrease the activation energy and negative catalyst will increase the activation energy.
Therefore,
For positive catalyst:
For negative catalyst: Thus, option (b) is correct.