A chemical reaction is catalyzed by a catalyst $\mathrm{X}$ Hence X

A chemical reaction is catalyzed by a catalyst $\mathrm{X}$ Hence X
  1. reduces enthalpy of the reaction
  2. decreases rate constant of the reaction
  3. increases activation energy of the reaction
  4. does not affect equilibrium constant of the reaction

Solution

A catalyst affects equally both forward and backward reactions, therefore it does not affect equilibrium constant of reaction.

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