Which outcome results when a catalyst alters reaction kinetics?

💡 Explanation

Introduction of a catalyst lowers the activation energy via a different reaction pathway, because this accelerates molecular processes; therefore the forward rate constant experiences a change, rather than a shift in equilibrium constant which would require altered thermodynamics.

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