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Question
How you will get nitric acid by catalytic oxidation of ammonia. Write only the chemical reaction.
Chemical Equations/Structures
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Solution
Catalytic Oxidation of Ammonia:
\[\ce{4NH3 + 5O2 ->[Pt][800°C] 4NO + 6H2O + \Delta(Heat)}\]
Oxidation of Nitric Oxide:
\[\ce{2NO + O2 ->[50°C] 2NO2}\]
Absorption of Nitrogen Dioxide in Water:
\[\ce{3NO2 + H2O -> 2HNO3 + NO ^}\]
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