Q28 / 113 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Surface Chemistry

In a chemical reaction, a catalyst used for

  • A
    Decreases the energy of activation
  • B
    Increases the energy of activation
  • C
    Does not change energy of activation
  • Correct answer
    D
    Decreases or increase the energy of activation

Solution

In a chemical reaction, a catalyst can increase or decreases the activation energy of reaction and hence, increases or decrease the rate of reaction.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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