Answer to Question #299898 in General Chemistry for Victoria

Question

Which of the following best describes the effect of a catalyst on the

equilibrium constant K and the rate of reaction?

A) Reaction rate increases in the forward direction and K increases

B) Reaction rate decreases in the reverse direction and K decreases

C) Reaction rate increases in both directions and K remains constant

D) Reaction rate decreases in both directions and K increases

Answer 1

A) Reaction rate increases in the forward direction and K increases