Question
Chemistry Question on Rate of a Chemical Reaction
: A catalyst increases the rate of a reaction. : In presence of a catalyst, the activation energy of the reaction decreases.
A
If both Assertion: and Reason: are true and the Reason: is the correct explanation of the Assertion
B
If both Assertion: and Reason: are true but the Reason: is not the correct explanation of the Assertion
C
If Assertion: is true but Reason: is false
D
If both Assertion: and Reason: are false
Answer
If both Assertion: and Reason: are false
Explanation
Solution
A catalyst may increase on decrease the rate of reaction. In the presence of a catalyst, the activation energy of the reaction increases.