Industrial Nitrogen Fixation is Achieved Through the Haber Process

Question

Industrial nitrogen fixation is achieved through the Haber process
A) in which N2is reduced catalytically by H2at ambient temperature.
B) in which N2is hydrogenated by CH4at extreme temperature and pressure.
C) in which nitrate and nitrite are chemically converted to NH at ambient temperature.
D) which requires little energy.
E) which is carried out by purified enzymes in a reactor.

Accepted Answer

Industrial nitrogen fixation is achieved through the Haber process, in which nitrogen gas (N₂) is hydrogenated by hydrogen gas (CH₄) at extreme temperature (400-450°C) and pressure (150-200 atm). This process requires a significant amount of energy and is one of the most energy-intensive processes used in industry. Therefore, option D and E are incorrect. Option A is also incorrect because N₂ is not reduced catalytically by H₂, but rather it is hydrogenated by CH₄. Option C refers to a different process of nitrogen fixation, which is not used in industry.