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Adding a catalyst to a reaction at equilibrium:

  1. Shifts it to the right
  2. Shifts it to the left
  3. Does not shift the equilibrium position
  4. Increases the equilibrium constant

Answer

C. Does not shift the equilibrium position

Solution

A catalyst speeds up forward and reverse reactions equally, reaching equilibrium faster.

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