A catalyst

A

Increases the average kinetic energy of reacting molecules

B

decreases the activation energy

C

alters the reaction mechanism

D

Increases the frequency of collisions of reacting species

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B, C
A catalyst decreases the activation energy by altering the mechanism.
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