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What is the role of desorption in the process of catalysis?

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In heterogeneous catalysis reactant molecules get adsorbed on the catalyst suface and reaction takes place at the surface of the catalyst. Desorption of the produces formed from the catalyst surface makes the surface of the catalyst free for fresh adsorption of the reactants.
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