(a) Outline how the gaseous reaction between N 2 and H 2 proceeds in the presence of...

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(a) Outline how the gaseous reaction between N2 and H2 proceeds in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst, and state why a catalyst is needed for the commercial production of NH3.

(b) Suggest why V and Pt are poor catalysts for the reaction between N2 and H2, and give a possible reason why Os (although it is a good catalyst) is not used commercially.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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