Consider a chemical reaction where compound A reacts with compound B to form compound C. The reaction is known to have a high activation energy barrier. In a laboratory experiment, two different catalysts, X and Y, are used to increase the reaction rate. Catalyst X results in a higher reaction rate compared to catalyst Y. However, when the reaction is performed at a higher temperature without any catalyst, the reaction rate is significantly faster than when either catalyst X or Y is used. How can you explain this observation?

Consider a chemical reaction where compound A reacts with compound B to form compound C. The reaction is known to have a high activation energy barrier. In a laboratory experiment, two different catalysts, X and Y, are used to increase the reaction rate. Catalyst X results in a higher reaction rate compared to catalyst Y. However, when the reaction is performed at a higher temperature without any catalyst, the reaction rate is significantly faster than when either catalyst X or Y is used. How can you explain this observation?

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Chapter4: Acids And Bases

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