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What effect does a catalyst have on a system in equilibrium

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Answer: There is no effect of catalyst on a system in equilibrium.

Step-by-step explanation: A equilibrium reaction is one in which rate of forward reaction is equal to the rate of backward reaction.


A\leftrightarrow B

Addition of a catalyst to a equilibrium reaction affects the forward and backward reactions equally and thus do not affect the equilibrium.

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