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Which among the following is the popular method for manufacture of ammonia?

  • A
    Ostwald's process
  • Correct answer
    B
    Haber-Bosch process
  • C
    Electric furnace process
  • D
    Electrolysis process

Solution

Ammonia is used as raw material for the production of various nitrogen compounds, including nitric acid, and a variety of fertilisers and polymers. Also, ammonia is used as refrigerant and neutraliser for NOx emission from fuel combustion. The Haber-Bosch process takes nitrogen gas from the atmosphere and combines it to form ammonia gas with molecular hydrogen gas.

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

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