Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 3 - No. 49)
What is the role of a catalyst in cracking?
To speed up the reaction.
To increase the yield of smaller hydrocarbons.
To decrease the reaction temperature.
To be consumed during the reaction.
Explanation
Catalysts lower the activation energy, allowing the reaction to proceed at a lower temperature, and speed up the reaction.
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