A catalyst increases reaction rate by:

A Adding more reactant

B Providing an alternative pathway with lower activation energy

C Increasing temperature

D Changing the equilibrium position

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Catalysts lower the activation energy barrier by providing an alternative reaction mechanism.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A catalyst increases reaction rate by:" is Option B: Providing an alternative pathway with lower activation energy.

The other options — A) Adding more reactant, C) Increasing temperature, D) Changing the equilibrium position — are incorrect for this DAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Catalysts lower the activation energy barrier by providing an alternative reaction mechanism.

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A catalyst increases reaction rate by:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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