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A-LevelChemistryReaction kinetics9701/12 · May/June 2014 · Q361 Mark

A car has a catalytic converter fitted to its exhaust. On analysis its exhaust gases are shown to contain small quantities of nitrogen oxides. Which modifications would result in lower exhaust concentrations of nitrogen oxides? 1 an increase in the surface area of the catalyst in the converter 2 an increase in the rate of flow of the exhaust gases through the converter 3 a much higher temperature of combustion in the engine

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

D: 1 only is correct

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Reaction kinetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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