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Why is it necessary to remove `CO` when ammonia is obtained by Haber's process?

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Carbon monoxide acts as a poison for the catalyst in Haber.s process and therefore, it will lower the activity of the catalyst. Thus, CO must be removed when ammonia is obtained by Haber.s process.
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