According to the adsorption theory of catalysis,the rate of reaction increases because:

  • A
    Adsorption produces energy which increases the rate of reaction.
  • B
    Adsorption lowers the activation energy of the reaction.
  • C
    The concentration of reactants increases on the active centers of the catalyst due to adsorption.
  • D
    Adsorption increases the activation energy of the molecules in the reaction.

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