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What do you mean by activity and selectivity of catalysts?

Options

  1. AActivity refers to the ability of a catalyst to initiate a chemical reaction, while selectivity refers to its
  2. BActivity refers to the color of the catalyst, while selectivity refers to its texture.
  3. CActivity refers to the temperature at which a catalyst works, while selectivity refers to its solubility in wa
  4. DActivity refers to the weight of the catalyst, while selectivity refers to its electrical conductivity.

Correct answer

A. Activity refers to the ability of a catalyst to initiate a chemical reaction, while selectivity refers to its

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) Activity refers to the ability of a catalyst to initiate a chemical reaction, while selectivity refers to its ability to favor certain products over others.

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