Question

Name different types of catalyst.

Answer 1

Homogeneous catalyst, heterogeneous catalyst, positive catalyst, negative catalyst, autocatalyst, bio-catalyst.

Auto catalyst: When product of the reaction enhances the speed of the reaction.

Example : $C{H}_{3}COO{C}_2{H}_5+H_3{O}^{+}\to C{H}_{3}COOH+C_2{H}_{5}OH$

Bio-catalyst : Substance that catalyze biochemical reaction.

Example: Maltose $\stackrel{Maltase}{\to }$ Glucose