Which outcome occurs when lowering activation energy using a catalyst in equilibrium reaction?

💡 Explanation

When a catalyst lowers activation energy, it accelerates both forward and reverse reaction rates equally because it provides an alternate reaction pathway, resulting in a faster approach to equilibrium. Therefore, equilibrium is reached rapidly, rather than shifting equilibrium position or stability, because the catalyst affects kinetics.

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