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Chemistry Question on Catalysis

The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide can be slowed by the addition of acetamide. The latter acts as a

A

detainer

B

stopper

C

promoter

D

inhibitor

Answer

inhibitor

Explanation

Solution

The decomposition of H2O2{{H}_{2}}{{O}_{2}} can be slowed by the addition of acetamide. Acetamide act as a inhibitor.
are those substances which decrease or inhibit the activity of catalyst.