The First Step in the Ostwald Process for Producing Nitric $\rarr$

question 16

Multiple Choice

The first step in the Ostwald process for producing nitric acid is
4NH₃(g) + 5O₂(g) $\rarr$ 4NO(g) + 6H₂O(g) .
If the reaction of 150.g of ammonia with 150.g of oxygen gas yields 87.g of nitric oxide (NO) , what is the percent yield of this reaction?

• A)100%
• B)49%
• C)77%
• D)33%
• E)62%

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