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How does a catalyst enhance the rate of a chemical reaction? At a constant temperature, does the enthalpy of chemical reaction remain same or change in presence of a catalyst?

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1st Part : By lowering the activation energy ,the catalyst provides an alternative pathway.
2nd Part : At a constant temperature , the enthalpy of a reaction remains same in presence of a catalyst.
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