7E.7 Catalysts

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In 7E.7, the last true/false question is a false statement that says “A catalyst must be carefully chosen to shift the equilibrium towards the products”. I’m confused why the catalyst does not shift the equilibrium towards the products if it increases the reaction rate k?

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The equilibrium is not shifted towards the products because a catalyst increases both the forward rate of reaction and the reverse, which maintains the dynamic equilibrium while making the reaction rate in both directions faster.