The main function of a catalyst in speeding up a reaction is

  • A
    To increase the rate of the forward reaction
  • B
    To change the reaction path so as to decrease the energy of activation for the reaction
  • C
    To reduce the temperature at which the reaction can occur
  • D
    To increase the energy of the molecules of the reactants

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