Question

Ammonia synthesis gas is produced from natural gas by

• A. Thermal cracking
• B. Steam reforming
• C. Partial oxidation
• D. Hydrogenation

Hint:

Remember steam reforming as the primary method for industrial hydrogen production for ammonia.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Steam reforming is a process where methane from natural gas reacts with steam over a catalyst to produce synthesis gas (a mixture of CO and H\(_2\)) which is a key feedstock for ammonia synthesis.
The reaction is endothermic and requires high temperature and catalyst.