Question

In which process is iron used as a catalyst?

• A. The Ostwalds process for the manufacture of Nitric Acid.
• B. The Contact process for the manufacture of Sulphuric Acid.
• C. The Haber process for the manufacture of Ammonia.
• D. The Bosch process for the manufacture of Hydrogen.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

The Haber process for the manufacture of Ammonia.

Iron is used as a catalyst in the Haber's process for the manufacture of Ammonia.

The process converts atmospheric Nitrogen(N₂) to Ammonia(NH₃) by a reaction with Hydrogen(H₂) using Fe as a catalyst under high temperatures and pressures.