Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the effect of a positive catalyst on a re — Chemical Equilibrium Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

A positive catalyst provides an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy ($E_a$). It lowers the $E_a$ for both the forward and backward reactions by the same amount, thus accelerating both rates equally. It does not alter the thermodynamic parameters ($\Delta H^\circ$, $\Delta G^\circ$) or the equilibrium constant $K_{eq}$.