Why is it necessary to remove CO (carbon monoxide) when ammonia is obtained by Haber"s process ?

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Why is it necessary to remove CO (carbon monoxide) when ammonia is obtained by Haber"s process ?

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CO acts as poison catalyst for Haber’s process therefore, it will lower the activity of the Fe catalyst.

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