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A catalyst lowers the activation energy from 20 kJ mol1to 15 kJ mol1 of the forward direction of the reaction AB. Which of the following statement regarding the reaction is correct?

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a
Activation energy of the backward direction is increased by 5 kJ mol1
b
Activation energy of the backward direction is decreased by 5 kJ mol1
c
Enthalpy ofreaction is increased by 5 kJ mol1
d
Equilibrium constant of the reaction is decreased
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Correct option is B

Energy of backward reaction is also decreased by 5 kJ mol1 without affecting the value of ΔH and Keq of the reaction.


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