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Which undesired outcome happens as platinum catalyst ages?

A)Hydrogen sulfide catalyst poisoning occurs
B)Increased carbon monoxide adsorption appears
C)Water formation rate slows slightly
D)Faster platinum oxide production develops

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Catalyst poisoning reduces active surface area; Hydrogen sulfide binds strongly to open metal sites via **chemisorption**, blocking the catalytic reaction from occurring because sulfide bonds are stronger here, therefore poisoning rather than rate change is the significant aging outcome.

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