Which of the following is not a step followed in the Ostwald process?

Oxidation of nitric oxide

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Oxidation of nitrogen dioxide

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Catalytic oxidation of ammonia

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Absorption of nitrogen dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is B Oxidation of nitrogen dioxide

The steps of the Ostwald process are: Catalytic oxidation of ammonia, Oxidation of nitric oxide, Absorption of nitrogen dioxide.

So, definitely oxidation of nitric dioxide is not the correct option.

Therefore, the correct option is C.

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