For the reaction step to be the controlling mechanism in a catalytic reversible reaction, which of the following is valid?
A. Rate of adsorption > Rate of desorption
B. Rate of adsorption < Rate of desorption
C. Rate of adsorption = Rate of desorption
D. Rate of adsorption ≠ Rate of desorption
Answer:C
For the reaction step to be the controlling mechanism in a catalytic reversible reaction, which of the following is valid?
A. Rate of adsorption > Rate of desorption B. Rate of adsorption < Rate of desorption C. Rate of adsorption = Rate of desorption D. Rate of adsorption ≠ Rate of desorption