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Zeolites act as shape-selective catalysts mainly because of their:

Answer: honeycomb-like porous structure.

  • A honeycomb-like porous structure
  • B high metallic character
  • C liquid physical state
  • D strong magnetic property

Correct answer: A. honeycomb-like porous structure

Explanation: Their microporous cage structure admits only molecules of a suitable size and shape, giving shape-selective catalysis.

Adsorption Isotherm: x/m vs PressureP (pressure)x/mlow P: x/m ∝ Phigh P: saturation plateauAt high pressure, all surface sites are occupied - the curve flattens (monolayer saturation)

A typical adsorption isotherm: x/m (mass adsorbed per gram of adsorbent) rises steeply at low pressure, then flattens into a saturation plateau as the adsorbent surface fills up.

Concept context

Explore the chemistry that happens at interfaces, from catalysts that speed up industrial reactions to colloids like milk, smoke, and gels that surround us every day.

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