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According to the adsorption theory of catalysis, the speed of the reaction increases because:

Option: 1

The concentration of reactant molecules at the active centres of the catalyst becomes high due to adsorption


Option: 2

In the process of adsorption, the activation energy of the molecules becomes large


Option: 3

Adsorption produces heat which increases the speed of the reaction


Option: 4

Adsorption lowers the activation energy of the reaction


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Function of catalyst is to reduce activation energy, so that rate of reaction increases.

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