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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Chemical Kinetics

Question:

Which of the following is correct about a catalyst? 

Options:

It alter the Gibbs free energy change for a reaction.

It catalyse non spontaneous reactions.

It changes the equilibrium constant of a reaction.

It helps in attaining the equilibrium faster.

Correct Answer:

It helps in attaining the equilibrium faster.

Explanation:

A small amount of the catalyst can catalyse a large amount of reactants. A catalyst does not alter Gibbs energy, ∆G of a reaction. It catalyses the spontaneous reactions but does not catalyse non-spontaneous reactions. It is also found that a catalyst does not change the equilibrium constant of a reaction rather, it helps in attaining the equilibrium faster.