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The application of a common mean-value theorem for the description of kinetics of heterogeneous catalytic reactions over inhomogeneous surfaces is discussed. Being mathematically correct for integration of multiple integrals, the mean value theorem can provide a correct value of reaction rate for a particular set of parameters, but physical reasons of its application are doubtful, as it obviously contradicts the kinetic regularities. As an example, the kinetics of a two-step sequence on an inhomogeneous surface is discussed.
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Murzin, D.Y. On the application of mean value theorem to reaction kinetics over inhomogeneous surfaces. React Kinet Catal Lett 62, 233–241 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02475457
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