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What is the role of catalyst in an equilibrium?

A
catalyst changes the equilibrium constant
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catalyst do not change the equilibrium constant
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catalyst affects the forward and backward reaction equally.
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(b) and (c) above.
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Solution

The correct option is D (b) and (c) above.
Catalyst does not affect the position of equilibrium and hence it does not have any effect on the value of equilibrium constant. only change in temperature can change the equilibrium constant. catalyst only affects the forward and reverse reaction equally.

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