Question

Identify the acid which matches the following description:

The acid which is prepared by catalytic oxidation of ammonia.

Answer 1

1. Nitric acid$\left({\mathrm{HNO}}_3\right)$ is prepared by catalytic oxidation of ammonia.
2. On a commercial scale, nitric acid $\left({\mathrm{HNO}}_3\right)$ is manufactured by Ostwald’s process.
3. The process involves catalytic oxidation of ammonia$\left({\mathrm{NH}}_3\right)$ by atmospheric oxygen$\left({\mathrm{O}}_2\right)$