Question 27
Nitrogen and its CompoundsIn the Haber process for the manufacture of ammonia, finely divided iron is used as
- A.an ionizing agent
- B.a reducing agent
- C.a catalyst
- D.a dehydrating agent
- E.an oxidizing agent
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (a catalyst)
Explanation
Finely divided iron speeds up the reaction of nitrogen with hydrogen without being used up, so it is a catalyst.