Outline the conditions of the synthetic process for producing ammonia

1.	Outline the conditions of the synthetic process for producing ammonia gas. Mention the catalyst used.
Answer» A mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen in the ratio of 1 : 3 by volume is passed over heated iron at 450°C in the presence of molybdenum, which acts as catalyst (promoter) under 200 atmospheric pressure. The reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen is a reversible reaction hence ammonia is removed from the reaction vessel from time to time by liquefaction under high pressure, so that the reaction proceeds in the forward direction. N₂ + 3H₂ ⇋ 2NH₃(Ammonia) + 22 kcal

Outline the conditions of the synthetic process for producing ammonia gas. Mention the catalyst used.

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A mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen in the ratio of 1 : 3 by volume is passed over heated iron at 450°C in the presence of molybdenum, which acts as catalyst (promoter) under 200 atmospheric pressure. The reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen is a reversible reaction hence ammonia is removed from the reaction vessel from time to time by liquefaction under high pressure, so that the reaction proceeds in the forward direction.

N₂ + 3H₂ ⇋ 2NH₃(Ammonia) + 22 kcal

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