What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

  • A
    To increase the activation energy of a reaction
  • B
    To decrease the equilibrium constant of the reaction
  • C
    To supply energy to the reactants
  • D
    To decrease the activation energy of a reaction

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