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Given the potential energy diagram for a

reaction:

Which intervals are affected by the addition of a

catalyst?

(1) 1 and 2

(2) 1 and 3

(3) 2 and 4

(4) 3 and 4

Given the potential energy diagram for a reaction: Which intervals are affected by the addition of a catalyst? (1) 1 and 2 (2) 1 and 3 (3) 2 and 4 (4) 3 and 4 class=

Verified Answer :

Answer: Option (2) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The minimum amount of energy required by the reactants to undergo a reaction is known as activation energy.

And when we add a catalyst into a reaction then it leads to a decrease in activation energy. As a result, product formation becomes faster.

Therefore, we can conclude that intervals 1 and 3 are affected by the addition of a  catalyst.

Intervals 1 and 3 are most affected by the addition of catalyst. Option 2 is correct.

What are catalysts?

Catalysts are those compounds that reduce the activation energy for the reaction to occur, hence increasing the rate of reaction.

Activation energy is the energy that is required to start a reaction. Here, 1 represents the activation energy and 3 represents activation energy without catalyst.

Therefore, intervals 1 and 3 are most affected by the addition of catalyst.

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