Homogenous Catalysis

Question 1

Catalyst

Answer 1

Species that speeds up rate of chemical reaction without itself being consumed

Question 2

Substrate

Answer 2

Species upon which a catalyst acts

Question 3

Homogenous catalysis

Answer 3

Substrates, catalyst and products all in same phase

Question 4

Why are TM good catalysts?

Answer 4

Variable oxidation states, variable coordination number and can accommodate σ-donor and π-acceptor type ligands

Question 5

TM promote reactions by

Answer 5

Brining substrate molecules together giving correct orientation for reaction and substrate activation upon binding to metal therefore promoting reactivity