Which outcome lowers catalytic efficiency when a catalyst's d-orbitals become blocked?

💡 Explanation

If d-orbitals are blocked, oxidative addition or other d-orbital mediated steps cannot occur, stopping reductive elimination because the required electron transfer is hindered. Consequently, catalytic efficiency reduces rather than increasing it because of other factors.

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