Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2020

For the following Assertion and Reason, the correct option is
Assertion : For hydrogenation reactions, the catalytic activity increases from Group 5 to Group 11 metals with maximum activity shown by Group 7-9 elements.
Reason : The reactants are most strongly adsorbed on group 7-9 elements.

  1. A Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
  2. B The assertion is true, but the reason is false. Correct answer
  3. C Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
  4. D Both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

Reactants must not get adsorbed so strongly that they are immobilised and other reactants are left with no space on the catalyst’s surface for adsorption.

About this question

Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Surface Chemistry · Topic: Adsorption

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