Given below are two statements Statement I : A catalyst cannot alter the equilibrium constant…

Given below are two statements
Statement I : A catalyst cannot alter the equilibrium constant $\left(\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{c}}\right)$ of the reaction, temperature remaining constant
Statement II : A homogenous catalyst can change the equilibrium composition of a system temperature remaining constant
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  1. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Solution

A catalyst can change equilibrium composition if it is added at constant pressure, but it can not change equilibrium constant.

Asked in: JEE Main 2025 (03 Apr Shift 1)

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