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Which consequence results when a catalyst failure prevents sufficient _contact time_ for reactants traveling through an industrial packed bed reactor?

A)Increased unreacted reagent concentration downstream
B)Exothermic runaway due to fouling layers
C)Decreased surface area within the bed
D)Enhanced heat transfer from catalyst surface

💡 Explanation

A reduction in catalyst effectiveness lowers the reaction rate, because fewer reactants can properly undergo _surface adsorption_ and react therefore, results in a higher concentration of unreacted reagents in the product stream rather than complete conversion inside the reactor.

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