Assertion : A catalyst does no alter the equilibrium constant of a reaction. Reason : The catalyst forms a complex with the reactant and provides an alternate path with lowe energy of in activation for the reaction. The forward and reverse reaction are affected to the same extent.

Assertion : A catalyst does no alter the equilibrium constant of a rea

1.	Assertion : A catalyst does no alter the equilibrium constant of a reaction. Reason : The catalyst forms a complex with the reactant and provides an alternate path with lowe energy of in activation for the reaction. The forward and reverse reaction are affected to the same extent.
Answer» if both ASSERTION and REASON are CORRECT and reason is CORRECTEXPLANATION for assertion. if both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct EXPLANATION for assertion. if assertion is correct but reason is incorrect. if assertion and reason boht are incorrect. Solution :Reason is the correct explanation for assertion .