Which of the following would most likely result in the greatest decrease in the rate of a chemical reaction?

Adding an enzyme inhibitor to a reaction catalyzed by an enzyme

Adding an enzyme to the reaction to decrease the activation energy

Decreasing the pH to create an acidic environment

Increasing the temperature of the reactants

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Higgins

Chemistry

18 May, 18:37

Which of the following would most likely result in the greatest decrease in the rate of a chemical reaction?

Adding an enzyme inhibitor to a reaction catalyzed by an enzyme

Adding an enzyme to the reaction to decrease the activation energy

Decreasing the pH to create an acidic environment

Increasing the temperature of the reactants

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Twinkly · Answer 1

The option which would most likely result in the greatest decrease in the rate of a chemical reaction is adding an enzyme inhibitor to a reaction catalyzed by an enzyme.

Enzyme inhibitor is known for slowing down any processes, especially when it comes to chemical reactions, so I'd say A is the correct answer.