For the following reaction C 6 H 12 O 6(a q)+ H 2(g) C 6 H 14 O 6(a q) Which one of the following is not affected by the addition of catalyst?

Question

For the following reaction C 6 H 12 O 6(a q)+ H 2(g) C 6 H 14 O 6(a q) Which one of the following is not affected by the addition of catalyst? (A) Rate of forward reaction (B) Rate of backward reaction (C) Time required to reach the equilibrium (D) Spontaneity

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

A catalyst can not initiate a reaction. In other words, it catalyses a spontaneous reaction and does not catalyse non-spontaneous reaction. For a reversible reaction, it accelerates the speed of forward reaction as well as that of backward reaction.
Hence, it does not disturb the equilibrium but simply helps to attain the equilibrium quickly.

Q. For the following reaction C6​H12​O6​(aq)+H2​(g)C6​H14​O6​(aq) Which one of the following is not affected by the addition of catalyst?

Rate of forward reaction

Rate of backward reaction

Time required to reach the equilibrium

Spontaneity

Q. For the following reaction $C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} (a q) + H_{2} (g) C_{6} H_{14} O_{6} (a q)$ Which one of the following is not affected by the addition of catalyst?