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Question
Ammonia is manufactured by Haber Process.
Under what conditions do the reactants combine to form ammonia? Give a balanced equation for the reaction.
Chemical Equations/Structures
Very Short Answer
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Solution
Temperature: Optimum temperature is 450°C – 500°C.
Pressure: Above 200 atm.
Catalyst: Finely divided iron.
Promoter: Traces of molybdenum or Al2O3.
Reaction: \[\ce{N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3 + heat}\]
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