Which consequence results when a catalyst degrades on a solid support, reducing surface reaction sites?

💡 Explanation

The observed rate constant decreases because fewer active sites are physically available for the catalyzed reaction according to the Arrhenius equation involving the rate constant; therefore, the reaction slows, rather than alters equilibria or activation energy.

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