Chemical Kinetics - Result Question 59
####60. A chemical reaction is catalyzed by a catalyst $X$. Hence $X$
(a) reduces enthalpy of the reaction
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(b) decreases rate constant of the reaction
(c) increases activation energy of the reaction
(d) does not affect equilibrium constant of the reaction
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Solution:
- (d) A catalyst affects equally both forward and backward reactions, therefore it does not affect equilibrium constant of reaction.
