Consider the reaction: FeCl 3 + KSCN ⇔ K 3 [Fe(SCN) 6 ] + 3KCl
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-Refer to the equilibrium shown above. Adding a catalyst will ________.

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Adding a catalyst does not affect the position of the equilibrium or the color of the solution. It only speeds up the rate of the reaction to reach the equilibrium faster. Therefore, the color of the solution will remain the same.

Consider the Reaction: FeCl3 + KSCN ⇔ K3[Fe(SCN)6]

Consider the Reaction: FeCl₃ + KSCN ⇔ K₃[Fe(SCN)₆]