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Chapter 8: Problem 7

In the reaction \(\mathrm{KMnO}_{4}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4} \rightarrow\) Products, \(\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}\) ions act as a/an (a) positive catalyst (b) negative catalyst (c) auto catalyst (d) enzyme catalyst

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Therefore, the correct answer is none of the given options as \(Mn^{2+}\) does not act as any type of catalyst in this chemical reaction.

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01

Understanding Catalysts

Catalysts are substances that increase the rate of a chemical reaction by reducing the energy barrier of the reaction, without being consumed in the process. A positive catalyst increases the rate of reaction, a negative catalyst decreases it, an auto catalyst is a product of the reaction that acts as a catalyst, and an enzyme catalyst is a biological molecule that acts as a catalyst.
02

Understanding the Reaction

First look at the given chemical reaction. Potassium permanganate (KMnO4), sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and oxalic acid (H2C2O4) are reactants. It's important to note that KMnO4 is a strong oxidizing agent, meaning it has the ability to oxidize other substances. In this reaction, it oxidizes oxalic acid (which is a reducing agent) and gets reduced itself.
03

Determine the Role of the Ions

In the process of this reaction, the \(Mn^{2+}\) ion is a product of the reduction of KMnO4. Since this ion is a product of the reaction and does not affect the rate of reaction, it does not act as a catalyst.

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Efficiency of a catalyst depends upon (a) molecular mass (b) room temperature (c) absolute temperature (d) optimum temperature

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Which of the following are most efficient catalysts? (a) Transition metals (b) Alkali metals (c) Radioactive metals (d) Alkaline earth metals

The name catalyst was proposed by (a) Rutherford (b) Langmuir (c) Graham (d) Berzelius

Which of the following statements is not correct? (a) Catalyst action is specific. (b) A catalyst does not alter the equilibrium. (c) A small amount of catalyst is sufficient to catalyse a reaction. (d) The catalyst initiates the reaction
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