Magnesium (IV) oxide is known to hasten the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Its main action is to?

  • A increase the surface area of the reactants
  • B increase the concntration of the reactants
  • C lower the activation energy for the reaction
  • D lower the heat of reaction, ∆H, for the reaction

The correct answer is C. lower the activation energy for the reaction

As a catalyst, MnO2 lowers activation energy of a reaction.

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