Which one of the following statements is correct for a reversible reaction? $A$ catalyst

  • A
    Increases the rate of forward reaction
  • B
    Decreases the rate of forward reaction
  • C
    Increases the rate of backward and forward reactions
  • D
    Alters the equilibrium constant of the reaction

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At $473 \ K$, equilibrium constant $K_{c}$ for decomposition of phosphorus pentachloride, $PCl_{5}$, is $8.3 \times 10^{-3}$. If decomposition is depicted as,
$PCl_{5(g)} \rightleftharpoons PCl_{3(g)} + Cl_{2(g)}, \Delta_{r}H^{\Theta} = 124.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$(a)$ Write an expression for $K_{c}$ for the reaction.
$(b)$ What is the value of $K_{c}$ for the reverse reaction at the same temperature?
$(c)$ What would be the effect on $K_{c}$ if $(i)$ more $PCl_{5}$ is added $(ii)$ pressure is increased $(iii)$ the temperature is increased?

At $227 \, ^\circ C$,$60 \%$ of $PCl_5$ dissociates in a $2 \, L$ container. The value of $K_p$ is equal to $...... R$.

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