4(iv)
The diagram given below is a representation of the Industrial preparation of Nitric acid by Ostwald’s process. With respect to the process answer the following questions:
(a) Write the temperature and the catalyst required during the catalytic oxidation of ammonia.
(b) Give balanced chemical equation for the reaction occurring during the conversion of nitrogen dioxide to nitric acid.
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(a) 800°C, Platinum
(b) 4NO2 + 2H2O + O2 ⟶ 4HNO2