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A catalyst (a) changes the equilibrium constant

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A catalyst

(a) changes the equilibrium constant

 (b) lowers the activation energy

(c) increases the forward and backward reactions at different speeds

(d) follows same mechanism for the reaction.
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Correct option  (b) lowers the activation energy

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A substance which increases the speed of a reaction without being consumed in the reaction is called a catalyst. Catalyst reduces the height of barrier by providing an alternative path for the reaction and lowers the activation energy.

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