Question - What Is The Difference Between A Heterogeneous And A Homogeneous Catalyst? What Are Some Of The Advantages Of Homogeneous Catalysts?
Answer -
Heterogeneous catalysts are insoluble in the reaction medium, while homogeneous catalysts are soluble. Since homogeneous catalysts are generally molecular species, they are more amenable to study using the spectroscopic tools of chemistry. In addition, they can be chemically modified or "tailored" to produce polymers with a particular kind of structure.