The rate of oxidation of chloroform decreases in the presence of alcohol. Alcohol is a/an ___ for this reaction.

Negative Catalyst

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Positive Catalyst

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Electrolyte

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Solvent

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Negative Catalyst

A negative catalyst reduces the rate of reaction. Since alchohol reduces the rate of oxidation of chloroform, it is a negative catalyst.

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