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What is the primary role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

Options

  1. AIncreasing the equilibrium constant
  2. BLowering the activation energy for the forward reaction
  3. CChanging the reactants into products
  4. DAffecting the equilibrium composition

Correct answer

B. Lowering the activation energy for the forward reaction

Step-by-step solution

A catalyst lowers the activation energy for the forward reaction.

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