A catalyst lowers the activation energy of both pathways in a reaction that can give…
CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry
Problem
A catalyst lowers the activation energy of both pathways in a reaction that can give Product X or Product Y. The standard Gibbs free-energy difference between X and Y is unchanged. Will adding the catalyst alter the equilibrium ratio [X]eq/[Y]eq? Answer yes or no and briefly justify.