Question

When a catalyst is used in an equilibrium process,

• A. it increases the rate of forward reaction
• B. it decreases the rate of backward reaction
• C. it decreases activation energy of forward process and decreases activation energy of backward process
• D. it fastens the attainment of equilibrium by lowering activation energy.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The equilibrium is attained faster in case of reaction in which catalyst is used as it lowers the activation energy.