Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Catalytic Converter Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding a catalytic converter is NOT true?

• A)It is an example of a heterogeneous catalyst.
• B)The decomposition of nitrogen oxides is catalyzed by small clusters of transition metal atoms.
• C)The oxidation of CO is catalyzed by small clusters of transition metal atoms.
• D)The reactions typically follow zero-order kinetics because the rate is often limited by the active surface area in the converter.
• E)The reactions typically follow zero-order kinetics because amounts of exhaust gases present are always much lower than the capacity of the converter.

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