Chemical Kinetics Ques 56

56. A chemical reaction is catalyzed by a catalyst $X$. Hence $X$

[1995]

(a) reduces enthalpy of the reaction

(b) decreases rate constant of the reaction

(c) increases activation energy of the reaction

(d) does not affect equilibrium constant of the reaction

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 56.(d)

Solution:

(d) A catalyst affects equally both forward and backward reactions, therefore it does not affect equilibrium constant of reaction.



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