A catalyst loses its activity due to
(A) Loss in surface area of the active component
(B) Agglomeration of metal particles caused by thermal sintering of the solid
surface
(C) Covering of the catalytic active sites by a foreign substance
(D) All (A), (B) and (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) All (A), (B) and (C)

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