A statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct
choice from the options given below:
(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.
2. Assertion : Activation energy for both the forward and backward reactions is lowered to the same
extent by a catalyst.
Reason : A reaction cannot become fast by itself unless a catalyst is added.
Dear student,The catalyst is a substance, which lowers the activation energy of reaction because it provides an alternate pathway for reaction. Also, it increases backward and forward reaction with the same extent. Due to this lower activation energy, equilibrium attains faster.Reason is also correct.But reason do not explain assertion.So option b.Regards.