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5.7  What role does adsorption play in heterogeneous catalysis? 

                

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Those catalytic process in which the reactant and catalyst are in a different phase is known as heterogeneous catalysis. 

Role of adsorption in heterogeneous catalysis-

  • Diffusion of reactants to the surface of the catalyst.
  • Adsorption of reactant is on the surface of the catalyst.
  • The chemical reaction can occur at the catalyst surface by intermediate formation between them.
  • Desorption of the product of the reaction is also at the surface of the catalyst.

 

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