In a reversible reaction, a catalyst increases the rate of forward reaction__________________?
Correct answer: B. And the backward reaction equally
- A. Only
- B. And the backward reaction equally
- C. And decreases that of the backward reaction
- D. To a greater extent than that of the backward reaction
Explanation
A catalyst provides an alternative pathway with lower activation energy for both directions of a reversible reaction. It therefore increases the forward and backward rates equally in relative terms and does not change the equilibrium constant.
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