Identify role of glycerol in following reaction 2H_2O_ 2( ) glycerol 2H_2O_ ( ) + O_ 2(g)

MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

Identify role of glycerol in following reaction

(A)Homogeneous catalyst
(B)InhibitorCorrect
(C)Promoter
(D)Heterogeneous catalyst

Answer: (B)

Solution

Hydrogen peroxide decomposes slowly into water and oxygen, and the decomposition is slowed down when a small amount of glycerol (or acetanilide) is added. A substance that retards the rate of a reaction is a negative catalyst or

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