Which pair of reactants is used to industrially synthesise ammonia?
(A) H₂ and C
(B) H₂ and N₂
(C) H₂O and N₂
(D) H₂O and NO₂ - HSC - SSCE Chemistry - Question 1 - 2013 - Paper 1
Question 1
Which pair of reactants is used to industrially synthesise ammonia?
(A) H₂ and C
(B) H₂ and N₂
(C) H₂O and N₂
(D) H₂O and NO₂
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Which pair of reactants is used to industrially synthesise ammonia?
(A) H₂ and C
(B) H₂ and N₂
(C) H₂O and N₂
(D) H₂O and NO₂ - HSC - SSCE Chemistry - Question 1 - 2013 - Paper 1
Step 1
Identify the correct reactants for ammonia synthesis
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Answer
Ammonia (NH₃) is primarily synthesized using the Haber process, which involves the reaction of hydrogen (H₂) and nitrogen (N₂) gases. Therefore, the correct pair of reactants from the options given is:
