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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Chemical Kinetics

Question:
Which of the following statements about the catalyst is true?
Options:
A catalyst accelerates the chemical reaction by bringing down the activation energy.
A catalyst does not participate in reaction mechanism.
A catalyst make equilibrium constant more favourable for forward reaction.
A catalyst always decelerate the reaction.
Correct Answer:
A catalyst accelerates the chemical reaction by bringing down the activation energy.
Explanation:
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change. A catalyst accelerates the chemical reaction by bringing down the activation energy.