Which of the following is true when comparing an uncatalysed reaction to the same reaction with a catalyst?
A) The catalysed reaction will be slower.
B) The catalysed reaction will have the same ∆G.
C) The catalysed reaction will have higher activation energy.
D) The catalysed reaction will consume all of the catalyst.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A catalyst works by decreasing the activation energy required for a reaction to occur, which increases the rate of the reaction without changing the overall thermodynamics. Therefore, the catalysed reaction will have the same ∆G as the uncatalysed reaction.

Which of the Following Is True When Comparing an Uncatalysed