JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3sc087
Select all correct statements about a catalyst.
AIt accelerates the forward and reverse reactions of a reversible reaction by the same factor.
BIt does not alter the standard Gibbs energy change ΔG∘ of the reaction.
CIt changes the enthalpy change ΔH of the reaction.
DIt can be recovered chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction.
Answer: A, B, D
A catalyst lowers Ea in both directions equally and leaves ΔH, ΔG∘ and K unchanged. It is not consumed overall. So A, B and D are correct and C is wrong.