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Isomerization of isobutane (A) to isobutene (B) on a catalyst uses the below surface reaction mechanism: The rate-determining step? Reaction based on Langmuir

Isomerization of isobutane (A) to isobutene (B) on a catalyst uses the below surface reaction mechanism:
 

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  1. The rate-determining step? Reaction based on Langmuir Hinshellwood or Eley Rideal mechanism?
  2. The net rate of reaction/adsorption/desorption expression for each step?
 

A+ * K A* (fast) k_1 k A+B_2 (AB)* (fast) B+ k_3 * B* (fast) (AB)*+ B k4 C+D + (B)* (slow)

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