When a catalyst is added to a system at equilibrium, a decrease occurs in the A) potential energy of the - Chemistry - Chemical Kinetics

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When a catalyst is added to a system at equilibrium, a decrease
occurs in the A) potential energy of the reactants B) potential
energy of the products C) heat of reaction D) activation energy

Chanda Rawat · Accepted Answer

Dear student,

When we add catalyst in a reaction at equilibrium it will decrease
the activation energy of the reaction
The correct option is (D)
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