The Ostwald Process Is the Main Method for the Manufacture

question 28

Multiple Choice

The Ostwald process is the main method for the manufacture of nitric acid. In the first step of this process

• A) nitrogen and hydrogen react to form NH₃.
• B) ammonia is burned in O₂ to generate N₂ and H₂O.
• C) nitrogen and oxygen react to form NO₂.
• D) nitrogen and oxygen react to form NO.
• E) ammonia is burned with O₂ to generate NO and H₂O.

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