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Statement 1: A catalyst increases the ra...

Statement 1: A catalyst increases the rate of reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.
Statement 2: A catalyst changes the Gibbs energy `(DeltaG)` of the reaction and equilibrium constant of the reaction.

A

Statement 1 is True, statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is Correct explanation for Statement 1.

B

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement 1.

C

Statement is True, Statement 2 is False.

D

Statement is False, Statement 2 is True.

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The correct Answer is:
C
A catalyst does not alter the Gibbs energy and equilibrium constant of the reaction. It catalystes forward and backward reaction to the same extent so that equilibrium state remains same but reaches earlier.
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