Which of the following statements is true about a catalyst?

It accelerates reaction by decreasing the free energy of activation

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It will be consumed in the reaction

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It makes the reaction feasible by making

Δ G^{o}

more negative

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It makes the equilibrium constant of the reaction more favourable for the forward reaction

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Solution

The correct option is C It accelerates reaction by decreasing the free energy of activation
A catalyst accelerates reaction by decreasing the free energy of activation.
It provides an alternate pathway of lower activation energy. However, it does not affect the value of the equilibrium constant.

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