Question

Name the gas obtained when ammonia burns in an atmosphere of oxygen without any catalyst

Answer 1

1. The combustion of Ammonia is the presence of Oxygen produces Nitrogen gas and water.

2. The reaction is as follows:

4 NH₃(g) + 3 O₂(g) ​$\to$ 2 N₂(g) + 6 H₂O

3. The reaction is very difficult in the absence of any catalyst as the ignition temperature of air-ammonia mixture is not reached.