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A catalyst is a substance which:

A
increases the average kinetic energy of reacting molecules

B
alters the reaction mechanism

C
increases the frequency of collisions of reaction species.

D
None of these

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The two main ways catalysts affect chemical reactions are by creating a way to lower activation energy or by changing how the reaction happens. 

Therefore, they can lower the energy of the transition state, so the overall activation energy needed for the reaction decreases.

They can alter the mechanism of a reaction and thus change the transition state.

Hence, option is correct.
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A catalyst is a substance which:
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