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A chemical reaction is carried out at two different temperatures T₁ and T₂ (T₂>T₁ ) and also with and without a catalyst. The statement that is correct among the following is

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  1. ALowering in the activation energy of the reaction due to catalyst would be higher at T ₂ than at T ₁
  2. BLowering in the activation energy of the reaction due to catalyst would be higher at T ₁ than at T ₂
  3. CThe factor by which the rate of the reaction is increased by the catalyst would be lower at T ₂ than at T ₁
  4. DThe factor by which the rate of the reaction is increased by the catalyst would be higher at T₂ than at T₁

Correct answer

C. The factor by which the rate of the reaction is increased by the catalyst would be lower at T ₂ than at T ₁

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