Which mechanism limits conversion rate of ammonia synthesis over a heterogeneous iron catalyst at industrial conditions?

💡 Explanation

The rate-determining step in ammonia synthesis is nitrogen dissociation because the triple bond in N₂ requires significant activation energy and surface intermediates. Thus nitrogen dissociation rate limits conversion, rather than adsorption, desorption, or catalyst oxidation which occur due to different underlying causes.

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