Which outcome occurs when reactive sites on a solid catalyst become poisoned during a chemical reaction?

💡 Explanation

When active sites are poisoned, fewer reactant molecules can adsorb and undergo reaction because the poisoning process blocks adsorption, leading to diminished reaction rate and product formation. Therefore reduced yield results, rather than increased surface area, enhanced selectivity, or a runaway reaction, which require alternative catalytic mechanisms.

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