Name the process of nitrate reduction that may ultimately produce molecular nitrogen (N $_{2}$ ) through a series of intermediate gaseous nitrogen oxide products.

Nitrification

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Denitrification

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Ammonification

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Assimilation

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Solution

The correct option is D Denitrification
The process of conversion of nitrates and ammonia into molecular nitrogen gas is known as denitrification.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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