An example of a negative catalyst is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An example of a negative catalyst is:
A. Alcohol in chloroform
B. Fe in Haber process
C. MnO₂ in decomposition of KClO₃
D. V₂O₅ in Contact process
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ethanol is added to chloroform to inhibit its oxidation to phosgene (COCl₂) – a negative catalyst. Others are positive catalysts that speed up reactions.

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