Adding a catalyst to a reaction at equilibrium will:
A
Increase the equilibrium constant
B
Shift equilibrium backward
C
Shift equilibrium forward
D
Not shift equilibrium position
Correct Answer: Option D — Not shift equilibrium position
Explanation:
A catalyst speeds up both the forward and reverse reactions equally, helping equilibrium to be reached faster, but it does not shift the position of equilibrium or change the equilibrium constant value.