alleryStart learning →Bulk gold is unreactive, but gold nanoparticles act as what?
ACatalysts for organic reactions
BStrong electrical insulators
CFuels for burning engines
DStrong oxidizing solvents
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Catalysts for organic reactions
The large surface area of nanosized gold makes it a very good catalyst for many organic reactions.
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