The Steps in a Reaction Mechanism Are as Follows $\to$ Ag²⁺(aq)+ Ce³⁺(aq)
Step 2: Tl⁺(aq)+ Ag²⁺(aq)

question 87

Multiple Choice

The steps in a reaction mechanism are as follows.Which species is acting as a catalyst? Step 1: Ag⁺(aq) + Ce⁴⁺(aq) $\to$ Ag²⁺(aq) + Ce³⁺(aq)
Step 2: Tl⁺(aq) + Ag²⁺(aq) $\to$ Tl²⁺(aq) + Ag⁺(aq)
Step 3: Tl²⁺(aq) + Ce⁴⁺(aq) $\to$ Tl³⁺(aq) + Ce³⁺(aq)

• A)Ag⁺
• B)Tl⁺
• C)Ce³⁺
• D)Ag²⁺
• E)Tl³⁺

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