Steam reforming of naphtha is a source of hydrogen production for nitrogenous fertiliser industry. What is the usual ratio of steam to carbon maintained in the process of steam reforming of naphtha ?

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1. C/H ratio (by weight) of naphtha used in nitrogenous fertiliser making is about_________________?

   A. 2
   B. 6
   C. 13
   D. 20

2. Steam reforming of naphtha produces ammonia synthesis gas. This is a/an ____________ process?

   A. Autocatalytic
   B. Endothermic
   C. Exothermic
   D. Non-catalytic

3. A fertiliser plant is classified as a gas based fertiliser plant, when it uses ______________ gas as a source of hydrogen for the manufacture of ammonia?

   A. Coke oven
   B. Producer
   C. Natural
   D. Coal

4. Catalyst used in steam reforming of naphtha is__________________?

   A. Nickel
   B. Platinum
   C. Silica gel
   D. Rhodium

5. Optimum reaction temperature in steam reforming of naphtha is ______________ °C?

   A. 700 – 1000
   B. 300 – 450
   C. 1500-1700
   D. 100-200

6. CO2 present in reformed gas (obtained by steam reforming of naphtha) is removed by absorbing in _________________?

   A. Mono-ethanolamine (MEA)
   B. Slaked lime
   C. Ammoniacal liquor
   D. Methyl-Ethyl Ketone (MEK)

7. Catalyst used in steam reforming of naphtha is ___________________?

   A. Bauxite
   B. Cobalt
   C. Nickel oxide on alumina support
   D. Chromium

8. Fertiliser value of a nitrogenous fertiliser is expressed in terms of its ______________ content?

   A. N2
   B. KNO3
   C. NO2
   D. NHO3

9. Naphtha in a fertiliser plant is used as a source of___________________?

   A. Fuel
   B. H2
   C. N2
   D. O2

10. Urea (a nitrogenous fertiliser) is produced from carbon dioxide and__________________?

    A. Nitric acid
    B. Ammonia
    C. Ammonium nitrate
    D. Nitric oxide