When white phosphorous is heated, it is converted into red phosphorus. If you add a little iodine, the conversion is faster. Here, iodine acts as a/ an:
A
catalyst
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B
oxidizer
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C
lubricant
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D
heating agent
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Solution
The correct option is B catalyst A catalyst increases the rate of reaction. Here I2 does the same. Thus it acts as a catalyst.