There are several reasons why incomplete quenching might occur:
Insufficient Quenching Agent: Not using enough quenching agent to completely deactivate the catalyst. Inhomogeneous Distribution: Uneven distribution of the quenching agent within the reaction mixture. Resistant Catalysts: Some catalysts are inherently more resistant to quenching agents. Environmental Factors: Variations in temperature, pressure, or pH that affect the efficiency of the quenching process.
