Question

Assertion (A) A positive catalyst increases the rate of reaction.
Reason (R) A catalyst increases the rate of reaction by making available a new and more efficient mechanism.

• A. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct, but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
• C. $A$ is correct but, $R$ is incorrect.
• D. $R$ is correct but, $A$ is incorrect.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A positive catalyst increases rate of reaction by making a new and more efficient mechanism.