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One mole contains 6.022 × 10²³ particles — if a mole of seconds passed, it'd be 19 quadrillion years.
Did you know?
One mole contains 6.022 × 10²³ particles — if a mole of seconds passed, it'd be 19 quadrillion years.
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
The value of equilibrium constant is changed in the presence of a catalyst in the reaction at equilibrium.
Enzymes catalyze mainly biochemical reactions.
Coenzymes increase the catalytic activity of enzyme.
Catalyst does not initiate any reaction.
To determine which statement is not correct, let's analyze each option:Option 1: The value of equilibrium constant is changed in the presence of a catalyst in the reaction at equilibrium.• A catalyst speeds up the rate of a reaction by providing an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy.• However, it does not affect the equilibrium constant (K) because it accelerates both the forward and reverse reactions equally.• Therefore, this statement is incorrect.Option 2: Enzymes catalyze mainly biochemical reactions.• Enzymes are biological catalysts that specifically catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.• This statement is correct.Option 3: Coenzymes increase the catalytic activity of enzyme.• Coenzymes are non-protein molecules that bind to enzymes and assist in the catalytic process.• They often act as carriers for chemical groups or electrons.• This statement is correct.Option 4: Catalyst does not initiate any reaction.• A catalyst does not initiate a reaction; it only speeds up the rate of an existing reaction.• This statement is correct.Conclusion:• The incorrect statement is Option 1, as a catalyst does not change the equilibrium constant.Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.
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