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← ScienceWhich consequence results when mismatched atomic orbitals impede bonding?
A)Increased redox reaction activation energy✓
B)Decreased Van der Waals interactions
C)Reduced catalytic surface area presence
D)Enhanced Raman scattering cross-section signal
💡 Explanation
Increased activation energy occurs because poor orbital overlap via unfavorable interference reduces electron density between atoms, directly hindering bond formation in the transition state, therefore demanding more energy from reactants, rather than decreasing intermolecular forces or spectroscopic effects at interfaces.
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