Which outcome results when surface area limits inhibit conversion?

💡 Explanation

Reduced surface area on industrial catalysts diminishes the available active sites, reducing the reaction rate because the **adsorption** mechanism is directly constrained. Therefore, fewer reactant molecules can bind and react, rather than issues arising from increased energy barriers or mass transport at sufficient catalyst amount.

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