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Regarding the rate of a reversible reaction, the correct explanation of the effect

of catalyst is


A

It provides a new reaction path of low activation energy

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It increases the kinetic energy of reacting molecules

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It displaces the equilibrium state on right side

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It decreases the velocity of backward reaction

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Solution

The correct option is A

It provides a new reaction path of low activation energy


Effect of catalyst is that it attains equilibrium quickly by providing a new

reaction path of low activation energy. It does not alter the state of

equilibrium.


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