In NCERT Textbook, the reaction for production of ammonia from atmospheric nitrogen involves the use of 8H+ and liberating H2 - Biology - Mineral Nutrition

Question

In NCERT Textbook, the reaction for production of ammonia from
atmospheric nitrogen involves the use of 8H+ and liberating H2 and
2NH3
But in the diagrammatic representation only 6H+are used and no
liberation of H2
What does this mean??Is there anything wrong if we use 6H+ and
liberate no H2 in the equation?

Kunal Sharma · Accepted Answer

Only 6 H+ ions and 6
e- are required to form 2NH3 but
2e- are required to evolve one molecule of hydrogen as a
part of enzyme catalyzed reaction mechanism So, I would suggest you
to write the equation with 8 H+ and liberation of
H2