The First Reaction in the Ostwald Process for the Synthesis

question 64

Multiple Choice

The first reaction in the Ostwald process for the synthesis of nitric acid is the

• A) oxidation of ammonia to nitrogen dioxide.
• B) reduction of ammonia with copper.
• C) decomposition of ammonia to nitrogen and hydrogen.
• D) production of NH₃(l).
• E) oxidation of ammonia to nitrogen oxide.

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