Which consequence results when a solid catalyst prematurely deactivates?

💡 Explanation

Deactivation of a solid catalyst reduces surface reaction sites, because surface area for adsorption decreases as the mechanism of catalyst poisoning takes effect, therefore the reaction rate declines, rather than altering the fundamental activation energy.

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