Question

Statement 1 : A catalyst is more effective in finely divided form.
Statement 2 : Finely divided form has more surface area.

• A. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation of the statement 1 .
• B. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of the statement 1 .
• C. If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
• D. If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A catalyst is more effective in finely divided form because finely divided form has more surface area. Therefore there is an increase in active centres on the surface.