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Choose the graph which correctly represents the reaction path when a negative catalyst is present.
Graph for uncatalysed reaction:

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Solution

The correct option is B
The catalyst provides an alternate pathway or reaction mechanism.

Positive catalyst will decrease the activation energy and negative catalyst will increase the activation energy.
Therefore,
For positive catalyst:

For negative catalyst:
Thus, option (b) is correct.

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