Question

Select the incorrect statement from the following option.

(a) Intermediate compound formation theory fails to explain the action of promoters

(b) Intermediate compound formation theory fails to explain the function of a catalyst in homogeneous reactions

(c) Intermediate compound formation theory fails to explain the action of catalytic poisons

(d) Intermediate compound formation theory fails to explain the function of catalyst in heterogeneous reactions

This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Origin of the question is Catalysis in section Reaction Dynamics of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

Right option is (b) Intermediate compound formation theory fails to explain the function of a catalyst in homogeneous reactions

The best explanation: Intermediate compound formation theory explains the function of a catalyst in homogeneous reactions. All the other options are correct. But it fails to explain the action of promoters, action of catalytic poisons and function of catalyst in heterogeneous reactions.