Q. When a catalyst is added to a system the:
A) Equilibrium concentrations are increased
B) Equilibrium concentrations are unchanged
C) The rate of forward reaction is increased and that of backward reaction is decreased
D) Value of equilibrium constant is decreased
Explanation
(b)
Catalyst never changes the equilibrium constant.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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