Q. Formation of ammonia from $H_{2}$and $N_{2}$ by Haber’s process using Fe is an example of

A) Heterogeneous catalysis
B) Homogeneous catalysis
C) Enzyme catalysis
D) Non-catalytic process
Explanation

(a)
In heterogeneous catalysis the reactants and the catalyst are in different phases.
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In the Haber’s process the reactants are in gaseous phase while catalyst (Fe) in solid phase. Hence, it is an example of heterogeneous catalysis.

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