(B) In a reaction,if one of the products acts as a catalyst for the reaction,the phenomenon is known as $Autocatalysis$. For example,the hydrolysis of

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(B) In a reaction,if one of the products acts as a catalyst for the reaction,the phenomenon is known as $Autocatalysis$. For example,the hydrolysis of an ester: $CH_3COOC_2H_5 + H_2O \rightarrow CH_3COOH + C_2H_5OH$. Here,the acetic acid $(CH_3COOH)$ produced acts as an autocatalyst.

Class 12 Chemistry Surface Chemistry Catalyst and Catalysis

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What is a reaction called that is catalyzed by one of its products?

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Acid-base catalysis
B
Autocatalysis
C
Negative catalysis
D
None of these

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The efficiency of a catalyst depends on which of the following?

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Which of the following is an example of heterogeneous catalysis?

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Which of the following is an example of homogeneous catalysis?

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding a catalyst?

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.

List-$I$ (Process) List-$II$ (Catalyst)

$a$. Deacon's process $i$. $ZSM-5$

$b$. Contact process $ii$. $CuCl_2$

$c$. Cracking of hydrocarbons $iii$. $Ni$

$d$. Hydrogenation of vegetable oils $iv$. $V_2O_5$

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

List-$I$ (Process)	List-$II$ (Catalyst)
$a$. Deacon's process	$i$. $ZSM-5$
$b$. Contact process	$ii$. $CuCl_2$
$c$. Cracking of hydrocarbons	$iii$. $Ni$
$d$. Hydrogenation of vegetable oils	$iv$. $V_2O_5$