Which outcome results when catalyst-containing exhaust systems overheat?

💡 Explanation

Catalyst overheating leads to deactivation because thermal sintering causes the active catalytic material grain growth, reducing the surface area. Therefore, reduced surface area leads to decreased catalyst activity, rather than enhanced pollutant reactions.

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