Which outcome is inevitable when a catalyst deactivates?

💡 Explanation

A deactivated catalyst prevents reactants from binding and lowers the **reaction rate**, because active sites become blocked; therefore, the overall reaction slows significantly, rather than proceeding at regular rates or creating reverse-reaction conditions.

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