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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which one of the following statements regarding catalysis is not true?
A
A small amount of the catalyst can catalyse a large amount of reactants.
B
A catalyst does not alter Gibbs energy, 
of a reaction
of a reaction C
It catalyses the spontaneous but does not catalyse non-spontaneous reactions.
D
A catalyst changes the equilibrium constant of a reversible reaction.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Catalyst does not change the equilibrium constant of a reversible reaction, rather it helps in attaining the equilibrium faster.
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