Which one of the following statements is not correct?
- The value of equilibrium constant is changed in the presence of a catalyst in the reaction at equilibrium.
- Enzymes catalyse mainly bio-chemical reactions.
- Coenzymes increase the catalytic activity of enzyme.
- Catalyst does not initiate any reaction.
Answer
(1) The value of equilibrium constant is changed in the presence of a catalyst in the reaction at equilibrium.
Solution
As per NCERT, a catalyst does not alter the equilibrium constant; it lowers the activation energy of the forward and backward reactions equally and only helps the equilibrium to be attained faster.
Statement (1) is not correct.
(2) Enzymes are biological catalysts for biochemical reactions. (3) As per NCERT, the activity of an enzyme is increased in the presence of certain substances known as coenzymes. (4) A catalyst only alters the rate of a reaction that is already feasible; it does not initiate a reaction.
Answer: (1)