36 Which of the following statements regarding the effect of a catalyst on a reaction is not true?
(A)A catalyst has no effect on the equilibrium composition of the reaction.
(B)A catalyst provides a lower activation energy for the reaction.
(C)When a reaction is catalyzed, both forward and reverse reactions are accelerated.
(D)A catalyst speeds up a reaction by providing an alternate pathway for the reaction.

(E)When a catalyst speeds up a reaction, the rate law remains the same.