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Asked by Basanta · 2 years ago

Write the type of catalyst used in the given chemical reaction.

$\rm 2KClO_3 \xrightarrow{MnO_2} 2KCl + 3O_2$

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Arpit Sundas Arpit Sundas · 1 year ago
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Solution

In the given chemical reaction, Manganese dioxide (\(\rm MnO_{2}\)) acts as a catalyst in the decomposition of potassium chlorate.

It increases the decomposition rate of Potassium chlorate.

Hence, it is a positive catalyst. 

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