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Which accounts for the increase in the rate of a reaction when a catalyst is added to a chemical system?

A

decrease in the enthalpy change between the reactant and products

B

An increase in the potential energy of the reactants

C

A decrease in the potential energy of the activated complex

D

A decrease in the entropy of the activated complex

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