Multiple choice

The reactants and the catalysts appear in the same phase in

  1. Heterogeneous catalysts

  2. Homogeneous catalysts

  3. Electrocatalyst

  4. Organic catalysts
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Homogeneous catalysts function in the same phase as the reactants, but the mechanistic principles invoked in heterogeneous catalysis are generally applicable. Typically homogeneous catalysts are dissolved in a solvent with the substrates. One example of homogeneous catalysis involves the influence of H+ on the esterification of esters, e.g. ,methyl acetate from acetic acid and methanol.

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