Which of the following statements is not correct for the catalyst?

Question

Which of the following statements is not correct for the catalyst? (A) It catalyses the forward and backward reaction to the same extent (B) It alters Δ G of the reaction (C) It is a substance that does not change the equilibrium constant of a reaction (D) It provides an alternate mechanism by reducing activation energy between reactants and products

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

A catalyst does not alter Gibbs energy, Δ G of a reaction.

Q. Which of the following statements is not correct for the catalyst?

It catalyses the forward and backward reaction to the same extent

It alters $Δ G$ of the reaction

It is a substance that does not change the equilibrium constant of a reaction

It provides an alternate mechanism by reducing activation energy between reactants and products

A catalyst does not alter Gibbs energy, $Δ G$ of a reaction.