Question
Question: Traces of molybdenum are used with finely divided iron which acts as a catalyst during Haber’s proce...
Traces of molybdenum are used with finely divided iron which acts as a catalyst during Haber’s process for synthesis of ammonia. The Mo
A
Acts are a promoter to increases the activity of the catayst
B
Acts as a poison to decrease the activity of the catalyst
C
Provides a new pathway to the reactions
D
Forms another intermediate compound with lesser activations energy.
Answer
Acts are a promoter to increases the activity of the catayst
Explanation
Solution
Substances which themselves are not catalysts but when mixed in small quantities with the catalysts increases their efficiency are called promoters or activators.