In solid catalysed reactions the diffusional effects are more likely to
affect the overall rate of reaction for
(A) Fast reactions in catalyst of small pore diameter
(B) Fast reaction in catalyst of large pore diameter
(C) Slow reactions in catalyst of small pore diameter
(D) Slow reactions in catalyst of large pore diameter

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Answer :

(C) Slow reactions in catalyst of small pore diameter

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