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A-LevelChemistryReaction kinetics9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q331 Mark

A reversible reaction is catalysed. Which statements about the effects of the catalyst on this system are correct? 1 The catalyst alters the mechanism of the reaction. 2 The catalyst reduces the activation energy for both the forward and the backward reaction. 3 The catalyst alters the composition of the equilibrium mixture.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only are correct

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Reaction kinetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 33.

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