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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Assertion: Transition metals and their complexes show catalytic activity. Reason: The activation energy of a reaction is lowered by the catalyst.

  1. A Assertion is true. Reason is true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
  2. B Assertion is true. Reason is true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
  3. C Assertion is true but Reason is false
  4. D Assertion is false but Reason is true
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(B) Assertion is true. Reason is true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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The transition metals and their compounds are known for their catalytic activity. This activity is ascribed to their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states and to form complexes. Catalysts at a solid surface involve the formation of bonds between reactant molecules and atoms…