An isomerization reaction has the simple form A →B. Assuming that operating conditions and the condition of the catalyst are such that the external- and internal-diffusion steps have negligible concentration gradients, propose rate equations for the following cases: (a) The adsorption of A on the catalyst is controlling. (b) The surface interaction between adsorbed A and an adjacent vacant center is controlling. (c) The desorption of B from the surface is controlling. In all cases the mechanism

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