Which outcome results when a catalyst degrades during cracking?

💡 Explanation

A catalyst's deterioration lowers its surface area because this reduction hinders the adsorption of reactant molecules; therefore, the overall cracking activity decreases, rather than changes in product distribution occuring. This happens rather than increased reaction rate.

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