Haber’s process of manufacture of ammonia uses Fe as a catalyst. When Nitrogen is adsorbed on the surface of iron, an electron transfer occurs from the metal surface to N2. The CORRECT statement(s) among the following regarding this adsorption is/are
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a
N2 is chemisorbed
b
High heat is absorbed
c
Occupancy of π2p* increases
d
bond length of N2 is increased
answer is A.
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The electron from metal will be transferred to the LUMO, i.e., one of the π2p* MOs. This in turn results in lowering of bond order and hence lengthening of the bond.As there is realignment of electrons during this process, it is chemisorption. Adsorption is always exothermic.