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In Haber's process. Hydrogen is obtained by reacting methane with steam in presence of `NiO` as catalyst. The process is known as steam reforming. Why is it necessary to remove `CO` when ammonia is obtained by Haber's process?

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CO acts as a poison for the catalyst used in the manufacture of `NH_(3)` by Haber's process. Hence, it is necessary to remove it.
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