In Haber's process,hydrogen is obtained by reacting methane with steam in the presence of $NiO$ as a catalyst. This 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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(N/A) It is necessary to remove $CO$ during the synthesis of ammonia because $CO$ acts as a poison for the iron catalyst used in Haber's process,which significantly reduces its catalytic activity.

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