Which of the given statements about catalysts is incorrect?

They speed up a chemical reaction

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They reduce the time taken to reach equilibrium

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They have an effect on the position of equilibrium once it is reached

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They have no effect on the position of equilibrium once it is reached

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Solution

The correct option is C They have an effect on the position of equilibrium once it is reached
Catalyst is a chemical substance that alters the rate of a reaction without taking part in the reaction. It doesn’t change the position of equilibrium.

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