Which of the following is an example of catalytic poisoning? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an example of catalytic poisoning?
A. Platinum increasing the rate of combustion of hydrogen.
B. Addition of phosphoric acid to slow down H2O2 decomposition.
C. Arsenic ruining the activity of finely divided iron in Haber's process.
D. Addition of molybdenum to iron in Haber's process.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Catalytic poisoning occurs when a substance (a catalytic poison) binds strongly to the active sites of a catalyst, blocking reactants from adsorbing and thereby destroying or reducing its catalytic activity. Arsenic acts as a poison for the iron catalyst used in the Haber process for ammonia synthesis.

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