Which effect on reaction rate occurs because a catalyst introduces an alternative reaction pathway?

💡 Explanation

A catalyst lowers the activation energy via stabilization of the transition state via an alternative reaction pathway, therefore increasing reaction rates because, with lower activation energy, a greater fraction of molecules have sufficient energy to react; rather than other effects.

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