Which consequence results when catalytic activity surpasses mass-transport limitations?

💡 Explanation

The observed rate constant plateaus because mass transport limitations restrict reactant supply to the catalyst active sites; therefore the observed rate levels off, indicating transport limits rather than increased reactivity, rather than equilibrium or deactivation effects.

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