A catalyst will not:
1. Increase the forward reaction rate.
2. Shift the equilibrium to favor the products.
3. Alter the reaction pathway.
4. Increase the speed at which equilibrium will be achieved.
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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
(i) A catalyst lowers the activation energy of a reaction.
(ii) A catalyst allows the same rate of reaction to be achieved at a lower temperature.
(iii) A catalyst mixes with the reactants and increases the overall concentration of reactants in the rate equation.
1. i only
2. i and ii only
3. ii and iii only
4. iii only
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Given below are two statements:
Assertion (A): The catalyst can increase the rate constant to a large extent.
Reason (R): By using a suitable catalyst, we can increase the rate of reaction.

1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True and (R) is False
4. (A) is False and (R) is True
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Consider the following graph

Choose the incorrect statement(s)

1.  Reaction is exothermic in the forward direction i.e., H = -ve

2.  Activation energy for the forward reaction is x - y

3.  Using catalyst energy will decrease H value of the reaction

4.  All of the above

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