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In the manufacture of nitric acid by Ostwald's process, write
The chemical equation for the dissolution of NO2 in water.

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Nitrogen dioxide from secondary oxidation chamber is introduced into a special absorption tower. NO2 gas passed through the tower and water is showered over it. By the absorption, nitric acid is obtained.

3NO2+H2O2HNO3+NO


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