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Question
Name the product, catalyst and approximate temperature maintained in Ostwald's process. How is the temperature maintained in the Ostwald's process?
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Solution
The nitric acid is manufactured by ostwald process. In ostwald process ammonia gas and air are taken in 1:10 ratio. Temperature is maintained at 800°C I the catalytic chamber, as the reaction is exothermic so the heat evolved maintains the temperature in the catalytic chamber.
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