In an integrated steel plant, NH3 present in coke oven gas is normally recovered as_________________?

Correct answer: A. (NH4)2SO4

  • A. (NH4)2SO4
  • B. NH4Cl
  • C. (NH4)2 NO3
  • D. Liquid NH3

Explanation

Ammonia recovered from coke-oven gas is absorbed in sulfuric acid, producing ammonium sulfate: 2NH₃ + H₂SO₄ → (NH₄)₂SO₄. This salt is also recovered as a useful fertilizer by-product.

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