224cm3 of ammonia undergoes catalytic oxidation in presence of Pt to give nitric oxide and water vapour. The volume of oxygen required for the reaction is:
(All volumes measured at room temperature and pressure)
A
896cc.ofO2
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B
224cc.ofO2
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C
180cc.ofO2
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D
280cc.ofO2
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Solution
The correct option is D280cc.ofO2
Reaction:
4NH3+5O2⟶4NO+6H2O
4 volumes of ammonia reacts with 5 volumes of oxygen to give 4 volumes of NO.
So to react with 224cm3 ammonia, oxygen requires is 5×224/4 = 280cm3