What Are the Limitations of the Langmuir-Hinshelwood Model?
While the model is widely used, it has certain limitations: 1. Simplification: Assumes a uniform catalyst surface, which is often not the case in real-world catalysts. 2. No Surface Diffusion: Neglects the role of surface diffusion of adsorbed species. 3. Single Reaction Pathway: Assumes a single reaction mechanism and pathway, which might not be true for complex reactions. 4. No Interaction: Ignores possible interactions between adsorbed species.
