JEE Main Chemistry question

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Which is an example of negative catalysis?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

In options (A), (B) and (C), the catalysts (Pt, Fe and ) all speed up their respective reactions, which is positive catalysis. Chloroform otherwise undergoes slow aerial oxidation to the toxic gas phosgene

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