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Which of the following statement about the catalyst is/are true?

A

A catalyst makes the reaction feasible by making `Delta G` more negative.

B

A catalyst makes equilibrium constant more favourable for forward reaction

C

A catalyst accelerate rate of reaction by bringing down the activation energy

D

A catalyst always increases the rate of reaction.

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To determine which statements about catalysts are true, let's analyze each option step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding the Definition of a Catalyst A catalyst is a substance that alters the rate of a chemical reaction by providing an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy. It does not get consumed in the reaction and can accelerate both the forward and reverse reactions. ### Step 2: Analyzing Each Statement **Option 1: "Catalyst makes the reaction feasible by making delta G more negative."** - This statement is **false**. A catalyst does not change the Gibbs free energy (ΔG) of a reaction. It only affects the rate at which equilibrium is reached but does not make the reaction more thermodynamically favorable. **Option 2: "Catalyst makes equilibrium constant more favorable for forward reaction."** - This statement is also **false**. A catalyst does not change the equilibrium constant; it affects both the forward and backward reactions equally, thus not favoring one over the other. **Option 3: "A catalyst accelerates the rate of the reaction by bringing down the activation energy."** - This statement is **true**. A catalyst lowers the activation energy barrier, which increases the rate of the reaction. **Option 4: "A catalyst always increases the rate of the reaction."** - This statement is **false**. While catalysts generally increase the rate of a reaction, there are conditions under which a catalyst may not have any effect or could even slow down the reaction. ### Conclusion From the analysis, the only true statement about catalysts is **Option 3**. ### Summary of True Statements - Only **Option 3** is true: "A catalyst accelerates the rate of the reaction by bringing down the activation energy." ---
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