(a)
Interpretation:
The effect of the homogeneous catalyst on the rate law has to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
The catalyst is the chemical species which speeds up the reaction rate by decreasing the activation energy due to which the maximum reactant molecules can be converted into product by crossing the lower energy barrier. The catalyst which is used for a reaction is in the same phase as that if the reacting species then that catalyst is referred to as the homogeneous catalyst. The equilibrium position remains the unchanged by the use of homogeneous catalyst.
(b)
Interpretation:
The effect of the homogeneous catalyst on the equilibrium constant of a reaction has to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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