Q8 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (24 Jun Shift 1) · Chemistry

The highest industrial consumption of molecular hydrogen is to produce compound of element :

A
Carbon
B
Oxygen
C
Chlorine
Correct answer
D
Nitrogen

Solution

The largest single use of dihydrogen is in the synthesis of ammonia (compound of nitrogen) which is used in the manufacture of nitric acid and and nitrogenous fertilizers like urea.

Around 55% of hydrogen around the world would goes to ammonia production.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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