How does a catalyst work
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Answer:
A catalyst is a substance which increases the rate of a reaction by taking the reaction through a different path which involves lower activation energy and thus more molecules can cross the energy barrier and convert to products.
The catalyst itself does not take part in the chemical reaction and is regenerated as such at the end.
For example:
In this reaction acts as a catalyst.
Thus a catalyst increases the rate of reaction works by lowering the activation energy.
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Primary Amines:
In primary amines the nitrogen atom is attached to two hydrogen atoms and one alkyl group.
Secondary Amines:
In secondary amines the nitrogen atom is attached to two alkyl groups and one hydrogen atom.
Tertiary Amines:
In tertiary amines the nitrogen atom is attached to three alkyl groups, hence it has no hydrogen atom.
Below are three isomers of tertiary amines with molecular formula C₅H₁₃N.
Primary Amines:
In primary amines the nitrogen atom is attached to two hydrogen atoms and one alkyl group.
Secondary Amines:
In secondary amines the nitrogen atom is attached to two alkyl groups and one hydrogen atom.
Tertiary Amines:
In tertiary amines the nitrogen atom is attached to three alkyl groups, hence it has no hydrogen atom.
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