Question

Give some examples of shape selective catalyst. Are all enzymes catalysts are shape selective?

Answer 1

The most common example of shape selective catalyst are Zeolites( having cagelike or honeycomb structure). Zeolite ZSM-5 is one such catalyst and are used for conversion of alcohols into gasoline. Almost all enzymes are shape selective and very specific as a particular enzyme acts as a catalyst for a particular reaction only.