Which outcome occurs to a catalyst surface when electron density mismatches substrate orbitals?

💡 Explanation

A mismatch in electron density diminishes orbital overlap required for transition state formation; hence chemsorption. Poorer interaction diminishes turnover because the transition state isn't stabilised, rather than improved, therefore catalytic activity declines.

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