The Ostwald process is used in the preparation of:
A
Nitric acid
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B
Nitrous acid
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C
Sulfuric acid
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D
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+O2→2NO2 3NO2+H2O→2HNO3+NO