In a reversible reaction, the catalyst :

increases the activation energy of the backward reaction

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increases the activation energy of the forward reaction

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decreases the activation energy of both, forward and backward reaction

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decreases the activation energy of forward reaction

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Solution

The correct option is C decreases the activation energy of both, forward and backward reaction
In a reversible reaction, the catalyst decreases the activation energy of both, forward and backward reaction.

Catalyst provides an alternate pathway of lower activation energy for the reaction.

Hence the correct option is C.

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(a) Activation energy of forward reaction is $E_{1}$ + $E_{2}$ and product is less stable than reactant

(b) Activation energy of forward reaction is $E_{1}$ + $E_{2}$ and product is more stable than reactant

(c) Activation energy of both forward and backward reaction is $E_{1}$ + $E_{2}$ and reactant is more stable than product

(d) Activation energy of backward reaction is $E_{1}$ and product is more stable than reactant

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