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Choose the conversion reaction which is exothermic & takes place by supply of catalytic energy.

  1. Hydrogen to HCl
  2. Ammonia to nitric acid
  3. Nitrogen to nitric oxide
  4. Oxygen to ozone.

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Ammonia to nitric acid

Reason — The conversion of ammonia to nitric acid involves the catalytic oxidation of ammonia. In this reaction, ammonia reacts with oxygen in the presence of a platinum catalyst and the reaction is exothermic, as heat is evolved.

4NH3 + 5O2 800°CPt\xrightarrow[\text{800°C}]{\text{Pt}} 4NO + 6H2O + heat

Hydrogen to HCl :

H2 + Cl2 sunlight\xrightarrow{\text{sunlight}} 2HCl

In this reaction, light is required for initiation of the reaction.

Nitrogen to nitric oxide :

N2 + O2 \leftrightharpoons 2NO - Δ\Delta

This is endothermic reaction and needs very high temperature.

Oxygen to ozone :

3O2 ultraviolet light\xrightarrow{\text{ultraviolet light}} 2O3

This is endothermic and requires electrical discharge.

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