For the reaction $A_2 + B_2 \rightleftharpoons 2 AB$,the activation energies $(E_a)$ for the forward and backward reactions are $180 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $200 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ respectively. If a catalyst lowers the $E_a$ for both reactions by $100 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    The catalyst does not alter the Gibbs energy change of the reaction.
  • B
    The catalyst can cause non-spontaneous reactions to occur.
  • C
    The enthalpy change for the reaction is $+20 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
  • D
    The enthalpy change for the catalysed reaction is different from that of the uncatalysed reaction.

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