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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