Question

Do catalysts affect equilibrium?

(a) True

(b) False

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This interesting question is from Equilibrium Concentration Relationship in section Contact Equilibrium Separation Process of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) False

The best explanation: The catalyst speeds up the forward and back reaction to the same extent and addition of a catalyst does not affect the relative rates of the two reactions and cannot affect the position of equilibrium.