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← ScienceWhich consequence results when platinum catalysts become contaminated during ammonia oxidation?
A)Reduces dinitrogen formation
B)Rate of reaction drops✓
C)Increases catalyst surface area
D)Favors complete total combustion
💡 Explanation
The reaction rate decreases if catalyst's active sites are blocked by contaminants which leads to catalyst poisoning; thus blocking surface adsorption. This decreased reaction rate occurs because sites passivate hindering ammonia adsorption therefore fewer products form, rather than altering reaction pathways otherwise.
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