Which risk substantially increases when the shape of hybridized atomic orbitals is distorted in a catalytic platinum nanoparticle?

💡 Explanation

Loss of selectivity occurs because the shape is distorted causing a change in orbital overlaps and therefore alters the binding affinity of specific reactants, rather than decreasing the activation energy which requires strong, selective adsorption.

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