Chemistry · Rate of a chemical reaction, factors affecting the rate of reactions: concentration, temperature, pressure and catalyst

Decomposition of is retarded by

Decomposition of \( \boldsymbol{H}_{2} \boldsymbol{O}_{2} \) is retarded by

  • A. Acetanilide
  • B. \( M n O_{2} \)
  • C. zinc
  • D. finely divided metal

Step-by-step solution

Acetanilide acts as a stabilizer or negative catalyst, retarding the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. In contrast, MnO2, zinc, and finely divided metals act as positive catalysts, accelerating the decomposition.
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