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Tell me the iupac name of the following compounds:

How does a catalyst increase the speed of a reaction? a. the catalyst eliminates the activated complex stage, allowing products to form immediately. b. the catalyst lowers the energy level of the reactants, making it easier for them to react. c. the catalyst makes it easier for the activated complex to form, lowering the activation energy. d. the catalyst raises the energy level of the products, making the reaction finish sooner. reset next

Calculate the molarity of each aqueous solution: a. 78.0 ml of 0.240 m naoh diluted to 0.250 l with water b. 38.5 ml of 1.2 m hno3 diluted to 0.130 l with water