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Which of the following statements is correct regarding catalyst poisoning in heterogeneous catalysis?

Option: 1

It is caused by physical adsorption of reactants.


Option: 2

It can be reversed by increasing the temperature.


Option: 3

Inhibitors can be used to prevent catalytic poisoning.


Option: 4

It is caused by adsorption of foreign substances on active sites of the enzyme.


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Catalyst poisoning involves the adsorption of impurities, reactant byproducts, or other foreign substances on the active sites of the catalyst, blocking them and reducing catalytic activity.

 

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