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A chemical reaction is catalysed by a ca...

A chemical reaction is catalysed by a catalyst hence the catalyst 

A

increases the activation energy

B

does not effect the equilibrium constant of reaction

C

reduces enthalpy of the reaction

D

decreases rate constant of the reaction

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