Assertion (A) : When a catalyst is added to a reaction mixture in equilibrium the amount of the products increases.
Reason (R) : The forward reaction becomes faster on adding the catalyst.

Options

A. If both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
B. If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect
D. If (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.

Answer

C

Explanation

Catalyst increases forward as well as backward reaction.