MCQ
Given below are two statements
Statement I : A catalyst cannot alter the equilibrium constant $\left( K _{ c }\right)$ of the reaction, temperature remaining constant
Statement II : A homogenous catalyst can change the equilibrium composition of a system temperature remaining constant
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • A
    Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • C
    Both Statement I and Statement II is false
  • D
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer

Correct option: B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
A catalyst can change equilibrium composition if it is added at constant pressure, but it can not change equilibrium constant.

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