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In a reversible reaction, a catalyst increases the rate of forward reaction

a.

only.

b.

to a greater extent than that of the backward reaction.

c.

and decreases that of the backward reaction.

d.

and the backward reaction equally.

Answer: (d).and the backward reaction equally.

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Q. In a reversible reaction, a catalyst increases the rate of forward reaction

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