All of the Following Statements with Respect to the Effect

question 51

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements with respect to the effect of a catalyst on a reaction are true except:

• A) A catalyst has no effect on the equilibrium composition of the reaction.
• B) A catalyst provides a lower activation energy for the reaction.
• C) When a reaction is catalyzed, both forward and reverse reactions are accelerated.
• D) A catalyst speeds up a reaction by providing an alternate pathway for the reaction.
• E) When a catalyst speeds up a reaction, the rate law stays the same.

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