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Types of Catalysis

A catalyzed r...

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A catalyzed reaction mechanism has a activation energy and thus, causes a _ reaction rate.

higher, lower

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higher, higher

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lower, higher

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lower, steady

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Solution

The correct option is B lower, higher
In a catalyzed reaction, mechanism has a lower activation energy and thus, causes a higher reaction rate. Thus, a catalyst provides an alternate pathway having lower activation energy.

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