VibraXX
Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter Arena
HomeCategoriesScienceQuestion
Question
Science

Which outcome results when a catalytic metal nanoparticle's surface ligands destabilize frontier orbitals?

A)Increased activation energy barrier
B)Poisoning by substrate buildup
C)Enhanced reaction rate is achieved
D)Metal cluster sintering occurs rapidly

💡 Explanation

When surface ligands destabilize frontier orbitals, it promotes orbital mixing, increasing reactivity because this lowers the energy for the rate-determining transition state, therefore enhancing the reaction rate, rather than blocking active sites or increasing activation.

🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool

Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.

⚡ Enter Arena

Related Questions

Browse Science