Q736
The chief source for the production of nitrogeneous fertilizers is :
A.
Ammonia
AnswerB.
Nitric acid
C.
Nitrogen
D.
Nitrogen dioxide
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Nitrogen fertilizers are often made using the HaberBosch process which uses natural gas (CH4+) for the hydrogen and nitrogen gas from the air at an elevated temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst to form ammonia as the end product. This ammonia is used as a feedstock for other nitrogen fertilizers, such as anhydrous ammonium nitrate and urea.