MCQ
In a reversible reaction, the catalyst
  • A
    Increases the activation energy of the backward reaction
  • B
    Increases the activation energy of the forward reaction
  • Decreases the activation energy of both, forward and backward reaction
  • D
    Decreases the activation energy of forward reaction

Answer

Correct option: C.
Decreases the activation energy of both, forward and backward reaction
(c) Decreases the activation energy of both forward and backward reaction.

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