1. Write chemical reaction for oxidation of lactic acid. Name your product using IUPAC and common naming (research online). (Hint: Alcohol of lactic acid converted to ketone) Check the formulas of these functional groups from the organic chemistry chapter of your textbook. (3 points)

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