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What does a catalyst do to the activation energy of a chemical reaction?
ChemistryChemical EquilibriumNEET
Options:
  • A Increases it for the forward reaction and decreases it for the reverse reaction.
  • B Decreases it for the forward reaction and increases it for the reverse reaction.
  • C Increases it for both the forward and reverse reactions.
  • D Decreases it for both the forward and reverse reactions.
Solution:
1053 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Decreases it for both the forward and reverse reactions.
A catalyst lowers the activation energy for the forward and reverse reactions by exactly the same amount.

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