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A catalyst which increases the rate of reaction is called ______.

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auto-catalyst
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negative catalyst
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positive catalyst
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bio-catalyst
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Solution

The correct option is C positive catalyst
A catalyst which increases the rate of reaction is called positive catalyst. Such catalyst decreases activation energy by accepting a smaller path, so rate of reaction is increased.

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