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Which consequence results when misaligned p-orbitals induce steric clash?

A)Reduced catalytic activity observed
B)Increased vibrational mode frequency
C)Enhanced electron delocalization occurs
D)Augmented HOMO-LUMO gap develops

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Reduced catalytic activity is observed because orbital geometries dictate transition state energies; steric hindrance raises these energies via increased electronic repulsion during the reaction, therefore slowing the catalytic process rather than favoring delocalization under specific alignments.

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