Catalytic Reaction

43. Catalytic Reaction

In most cases, a catalysed reaction is utilised to quicken the pace of a particular chemical process. An alternate, low-energy pathway for a reaction is what the catalyst's job is—it plays that function. An intermediate compound is created as a result of the catalyst's interaction with a reactant. As soon as it occurs, this intermediate disintegrates, leaving the original catalyst species unaltered. This makes it a transient intermediate. Major catalysed reactions fall into two categories.
catalysed reaction that is heterogeneous
Catalyzed Reaction that is Homogeneous
When the catalyst and the reactant are in two separate phases—for example, a solid catalyst in the presence of a reactant in solution—the reaction is said to be heterogeneously catalysed. Conversely, a homogeneously catalysed reaction happens when the catalyst and reactant are in the same phase.