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The following flow diagram represents the industrial preparation of nitric acid from ammonia NH3+O2 (from excess of air).
Which of the following options correctly describes the reagents, products and reaction conditions?

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A-catalyst and high pressure; B-Cool; C-NO2
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A-Catalyst; B-Cool; C-NO2
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A-Catalyst and high pressure; B-High pressure; C-NO2
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A-High pressure; B-Catalyst; C-N2O3
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Solution

The correct option is A A-catalyst and high pressure; B-Cool; C-NO2
In the preparation of nitric acid, ammonia reacts with excess air under catalyst and high pressure to produce NO. NO further oxidizes to NO2 in presence of air (cool air).
A Catalyst and high pressure.
B Cool air
CNO2

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