Which German chemist invented a process to make ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen, important for fertilisers?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Fritz Haber
- Step 1: Haber developed the process, and Carl Bosch made it industrial. Step 2. It made large-scale fertiliser production possible. Answer: Fritz Haber. Why not the others: these chemists worked on other topics.
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