What is an intermediate complex theory of catalysis?
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Intermediate complex theory of catalysis:
This theory deals with the mechanism of homogenous catalysis.
According to this theory, the catalyst participating in a reaction reacts with one of the reactants to form an intermediate, that reacts with another reactant and leads to the production of new substances.
In a homogeneous reaction, the catalyst is in the same phase as the reactants and in this reaction at the end, the catalyst is generated back.
The general description of this reaction can be depicted as:
Example of Intermediate complex theory of catalysis: