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Which consequence accelerates fuel cell degradation when temperature drops?

A)Increased catalyst poisoning rate accelerates
B)Electrolyte membrane dries then cracks
C)Platinum oxidation diminishes conductivity poorly
D)Gas diffusion limitations sharply reduce power

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Increased catalyst poisoning is seen because reduced operating temperature slows reaction rates, therefore contaminants like CO bind more strongly to the platinum catalyst through stronger adsorption, rather than being oxidized; at higher temperatures, oxidation clears the surface.

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