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Question
Write the equations involved in Ostwald process.
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Solution
\[\ce{4NH3 + 5O2 ->[Platinum gangue][800°C] 4NO + 6H2O + Heat }\]
\[\ce{2NO + O2 ->[50°C] 2NO2}\]
\[\ce{4NO2 + O2 + 2H2O -> 4HNO3}\]
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