engineering chemistry MCQ #2172

What is the effect of adding a catalyst on the equilibrium of a reaction?

engineering chemistry MCQ #2172

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the effect of adding a catalyst on the equilibrium of a reaction?

    • A) Shifts to the right
    • B) Shifts to the left
    • C) No effect on equilibrium
    • D) Cannot be predicted

    Answer: No effect on equilibrium

    Explanation: A catalyst speeds up both forward and reverse reactions equally, so it doesn't affect the equilibrium position.