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Given below are four statements with reference to a catalyst. Choose the incorrect statement(s)
(A) A catalyst lowers the potential energy barrier, thus decreasing the activation energy.
(B) A catalyst lowers the Gibbs energy \((\Delta G)\) of the reaction.
(C) A small amount of catalyst converts a large amount of reactants into products.
(D) A catalyst can catalyze non-spontaneous reactions also.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A (A), (B) and (D) only
- B (B) and (D) only
- C (C) and (D)
- D (B), (C) and (D) only
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Correct Answer
(B) (B) and (D) only
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Incorrect statements: (B) and (D)
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