Kopper-Totzek coal gasifier
(A) Can give ammonia synthesis gas (H2 + N2
)

(B) Is a moving bed reactor
(C) Cannot use coking coal
(D) Operate at very high pressure

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Answer :

(A) Can give ammonia synthesis gas (H2 + N2
)

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