NEETChemistryChemical KineticsMCQ+4 / −1
The addition of a catalyst during a chemical reaction alters which of the following quantities?
- AEnthalpy
- BActivation energy
- CEntropy
- DInternal energy
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Correct answer: B
A catalyst provides an alternate path to the reaction which has lower activation energy.
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