Yield of urea can be increased with excess ammonia and higher pressure
& temperature, but because of __________ this is normally not done.
(A) Increased biuret formation
(B) High corrosion rate
(C) Increased cost of equipment
(D) All (A), (B) & (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) All (A), (B) & (C)

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