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Assertion: A catalyst increases the rate of a reaction.
Reason: In presence of a catalyst, the activation energy of the reaction decreases.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the true explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason ae true but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true, but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Correct A. A catalyst may increases or decrease the rate of a reaction.
Correct R. A negative catalyst does not decrease the activation energy of a reaction.
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