3995Chemical EngineeringMedium
The rate of the heterogeneous catalytic reaction A(g) + B(g) → C(g) is given by -rA = k.KA.pA.PB/(1 + KA.PA + Kc.pc), where KA and Kc are the adsorption equilibrium constants. The rate controlling step for this reaction is________?
ASurface reaction between A in the gas phase and absorbed B
BSurface reaction between absorbed A and B in the gas phase
CAbsorption of A
DSurface reaction between absorbed A and absorbed B
Correct answer
B. Surface reaction between absorbed A and B in the gas phase
Explanation
The correct answer is Surface reaction between absorbed A and B in the gas phase.