The reason why a catalyst increases the rate of reaction is that, it__ – McqOptions

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1.	The reason why a catalyst increases the rate of reaction is that, it______________?
A.	Decreases the energy barrier for reaction
B.	Increases the activation energy
C.	Decreases the molecular collision diameter
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Increases the activation energy

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