Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Answer
(1) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Solution
A catalyst lowers the activation energy of the forward and the reverse reactions by the same amount, so both rates increase equally.
As per NCERT, a catalyst does not alter the equilibrium constant; it only helps the equilibrium to be attained faster Statement I is true.
As per NCERT, a catalyst (homogeneous or heterogeneous) does not change the equilibrium composition of the reaction mixture at a given temperature Statement II is false.
Answer: (1)