In the preparation of oxygen by heating KCIO(_3) , in the presence of MnO(_2) only moderate heat is needed because the catalyst acts by (_2)
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A.
lowering the pressure of the reaction -
B.
increasing the surface area of the reaction -
C.
increasing the rate of the reaction -
D.
increasing the energy barrier of the reaction
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
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