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Mark the incorrect statement
A. Catalyst provides an alternative pathway to reaction mechanism.
B. Catalyst raises the activation energy.
C. Catalyst lowers the activation energy.
D. Catalyst alters enthalpy change of the reaction.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Catalyst provides an alternate pathway or reaction mechanism by reducing the activation energy between reactants and products and hence lowering the potential energy barrier.
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