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A catalytic poison renders the activity of catalyst because:

Option: 1

It adsorbs the molecules of the reaction.


Option: 2

It is preferentially adsorbed on the catalyst.


Option: 3

It combines chemically with the catalyst.


Option: 4

It combines with one of the reactants.


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Poisons are those substances that decrease the activity of a catalyst. Catalytic poison blocks the active sites of the catalyst by getting adsorbed on the catalyst.

Therefore, option number (2) is correct.

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