Question

Nitric acid is produced on commercial scale in a fertiliser plant by

a.

oxidation of ammonia.

b.

CaNO₃ + H₂SO₄ reaction.

c.

passing air through high voltage electric arc.

d.

none of these.

Answer: (a).oxidation of ammonia.

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