Q12 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2020 (23 Sep Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which of the following metals is used as a catalyst in Haber's process of ammonia synthesis?

  • A
    Cobalt
  • B
    Copper
  • C
    Zinc
  • Correct answer
    D
    Iron

Solution

Iron is used as a catalyst in Haber's process.

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The Haber process, also called the Haber Bosch process, is the industrial implementation of the reaction of nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas. It is the main industrial procedure to produce ammonia and the catalyst used is iron with a suitable promoter like K2O, CaO, SiO2, and Al2O3.

Hence, Iron is used in the Haber cycle as a cheap catalyst because it allows in acceptable time to reach a reasonable yield

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

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