Catalysis Interview Questions

Catalysis interview questions

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Total Questions: 5

1. Which of the following is not a category of catalysis?

A. Homogeneous

B. Heterogeneous

C. Artificial

D. Enzymatic

Correct Answer is : Artificial

2. Which of the following is an example of homogeneous catalysis?

A. Enzyme catalysis

B. Hardening of animal and vegetable oils

C. Haber’s process

D. Cracking of heavy oils for a synthesis of gasoline

Correct Answer is : Enzyme catalysis

3. Which of the following act as catalysis for Williamson’s etherification process?

A. HCl

B. NaCl

C. KMnO4

D. H2SO4

Correct Answer is : H2SO4

4. Select the incorrect statement from the following option.

A. Intermediate compound formation theory fails to explain the action of promoters

B. Intermediate compound formation theory fails to explain the function of a catalyst in homogeneous reactions

C. Intermediate compound formation theory fails to explain the action of catalytic poisons

D. Intermediate compound formation theory fails to explain the function of catalyst in heterogeneous reactions

Correct Answer is : Intermediate compound formation theory fails to explain the function of a catalyst in homogeneous reactions

5. Select the incorrect statement about the adsorption theory from the following option.

A. The surface of the solid catalyst possess some isolated active centres having residual affinity

B. Due to these centres, the molecules of the gaseous reactants get adsorbed in unimolecular thick layer

C. The adsorbed reactants get activated and then react

D. The energy required for activation is more than that required for uncatalysed reaction

Correct Answer is : The energy required for activation is more than that required for uncatalysed reaction

Catalysis interview questions