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The main function of a catalyst in speed...

The main function of a catalyst in speeding up a reaction is

A

To increase the rate of the forward reaction

B

To change the reaction path so as to decrease the energy of activation for the reaction

C

To reduce the temperature at which the reaction can occur

D

To reduce the temperature at which the reaction can occur

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Catalyst decreases energy of activation
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