In the Oswald process, Ammonia is catalytically oxidized to :
A
Nitric acid
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B
Nitric oxide
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C
Sulfuric acid
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D
Oleum
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Solution
The correct option is BNitric oxide Ostwald process: Catalytic oxidation of ammonia yields nitric oxide. The catalyst used is platinum with 10% Rhodium. 4NH3(g)+5O2(g)Pt−−−−→10%Rh4NO(g)+6H2O(g)