Which inhibitory outcome occurs with catalyst poisoning in catalytic converters?

💡 Explanation

Catalyst poisoning reduces surface area via blocking active sites; because active sites are blocked, molecular adsorption is reduced, therefore reducing proper catalytic activity, rather than enhanced conversion or altered system pressures which are secondary effects.

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