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(i) Why catalyst does not influence the value of equilibrium constant?(ii) What are the important differences between reversible and irreversible processes? |
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Answer» The equilibrium constant NEVER depends on the type of catalyst used, no matter the nature of the reaction (homogeneous or heterogeneous). The equilibrium constant is a thermodynamic variable that is linked to the free Gibbs energy, and also varies with the temperature according to the Van't Hoff Equation. Catalysts only speed up the reaction rates; they don't have any effect on the equilibrium of the reactions. thank you |
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