When a catalyst is added to a system at equilibrium, a decrease occurs in the

Heat of reaction

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Activation energy

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Potential energy of the products

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Potential energy of the reactants

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Solution

The correct option is B
Activation energy

The catalyst provides an alternate pathway or reaction mechanism by reducing the activation energy between reactants and products and hence lowering the potential energy barrier.

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