The Effect of a Catalyst on an Equilibrium Is to ________

question 74

Multiple Choice

The effect of a catalyst on an equilibrium is to ________.

• A)increase the rate of the forward reaction only
• B)increase the equilibrium constant so that products are favored
• C)slow the reverse reaction only
• D)increase the rate at which equilibrium is achieved without changing the composition of the equilibrium mixture
• E)shift the equilibrium to the right

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