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5.7 What role does adsorption play in heterogeneous catalysis?

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M manish

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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