What advantage does a heterogeneous catalyst provide over a homogeneous catalyst in industrial processes? A. A heterogeneous catalyst provides a higher reaction rate. B. A heterogeneous catalyst can be easily separated from reactants. C. A heterogeneous catalyst raises the activation energy higher. D. A heterogeneous catalyst provides an alternate reaction pathway.

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Sage Schaefer

27 April, 23:20

What advantage does a heterogeneous catalyst provide over a homogeneous catalyst in industrial processes? A. A heterogeneous catalyst provides a higher reaction rate. B. A heterogeneous catalyst can be easily separated from reactants. C. A heterogeneous catalyst raises the activation energy higher. D. A heterogeneous catalyst provides an alternate reaction pathway.

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Reuben Andrade · Answer 1

I think the correct answer among the choices presented above is option B. One advantage of a heterogeneous catalyst provide over a homogeneous catalyst in industrial processes is that it can be easily separated from reactants by physical processes like filtration and centrifugation.