Chemistry
This question relates to the preparation of Nitric acid on a large scale.
(a) Name the reactant used in this process.
(b) State the conditions under which the reactions occur.
Nitric Acid
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(a) A mixture of dry air (free from carbon dioxide and dust particles) and dry ammonia gas in the ratio of 10 : 1 by volume.
(b) The reaction takes place in a catalytic chamber containing platinum gauze as a catalyst at about 800°C.
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