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The Ostwald process is used in the preparation of:

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Nitric acid
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Nitrous acid
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Sulfuric acid
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Oleum
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Solution

The correct option is A Nitric acid
Ostwald process: Ammonia is converted to nitric acid in presence of a Catalyst such as platinum with 10% rhodium.
4NH3(g)+5O2(g)Pt−−−10%Rh4NO(g)+6H2O(g)
2NO+O22NO2
3NO2+H2O2HNO3+NO

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