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Ammonia synthesis gas is produced from natural gas by___________________?
Correct answer: B. Steam reforming
- A. Thermal cracking
- B. Steam reforming
- C. Partial oxidation
- D. Hydrogenation
Explanation
Natural gas, mainly methane, reacts with steam over a catalyst to form hydrogen and carbon monoxide, followed by shift conversion to increase hydrogen. This is the standard steam-reforming route to ammonia synthesis gas.
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