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A catalyst increases the reaction rate of a reaction by

A. lowering the potential energy of the reactants.

B. raising the potential energy of the products.

C. providing a lower activation energy for the reaction.

D. decreasing the enthalpy change of the reaction

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A catalyst increases the reaction rate of a reaction by:
C. providing a lower activation energy for the reaction.
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