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Question
State the conditions for the oxidation of ammonia to nitrogen monoxide [nitric oxide], in the manufacture of nitric acid by Ostwald's process. Write the balanced equcation for the reaction.
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Solution
Oxidation of ammonia in catalytic chamber.
\[\ce{4NH3 + 5O2 ->[platinum gangue][800°C] 4NO + 6H2O + Heat}\]
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