Question

Which of the following statements about a catalyst is true?

• A. A catalyst accelerates the reaction by bringing down the free energy of activation
• B. A catalyst also takes part in the reaction mechanism
• C. A catalyst makes the reaction more feasible by making the $\Delta G^{\circ }$ more negative
• D. A catalyst makes the equilibrium constant of the reaction more favourable for the forward reaction

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) A catalyst accelerates the reaction by bringing down the free energy of activation