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3. Chemical kinetics — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistry3. Chemical kinetics1 Mark
MCQ
The main function of a catalyst in speeding up a reaction is
  • A
    To increase the rate of the forward reaction
  • ✓
    To change the reaction path so as to decrease the energy of activation for the reaction
  • C
    To reduce the temperature at which the reaction can occur
  • D
    To increase the energy of the molecules of the reactants
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Answer

Correct option: B.
To change the reaction path so as to decrease the energy of activation for the reaction
b
(b)Catalyst decrease energy of activation.

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