For the reaction 
, the activation energies are 
(forward) 
and 
(reverse) 
. A catalyst reduces the activation energy of each direction by 
. Which of the following statements is correct?
A
The enthalpy change for the catalyzed path differs from that of the uncatalyzed path.
B
A catalyst can make a non-spontaneous reaction spontaneous.
C
The reaction enthalpy change is 
.
. D
A catalyst does not alter the Gibbs energy change of a reaction.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
(unchanged by a catalyst), and catalysts do not change 
- they only lower activation energies of both directions.
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