The rate of the reaction represented above increases

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The rate of the reaction represented above increases significantly in the presence of Pd(s). Which of the following best explains this observation? A Pd absorbs the heat produced in the reaction. B dissociates into additional reactant molecules, thereby increasing the reaction rate C One of the reactants binds on the surface of Pd, which introduces an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy. D One of the products binds on the surface of Pd, which increases the reaction rate by decreasing the concentration of products in the mixture.