How does the use of a catalyst affect the decomposition of potassium chlorate?

Lowers the decomposing temperature

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Increases the decomposition temperature

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Lowers the rate of the reaction

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A
Lowers the decomposing temperature

It lowers the decomposing temperature from 673K $400^{\circ} C$ to 573 $300^{\circ}$ K

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What is the catalyst used for the decomposition of potassium chlorate into potassium chloride and oxygen at a lower temperature?

Which compound is used as a catalyst in the process of decomposition of potassium chlorate to prepare oxygen?

(K C l O_{3})

(K C l)

(O_{2})

K C l O_{3}

O_{2}

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