Chemistry
Write a balanced chemical equation for the laboratory preparation of nitric acid.
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During thunderstorms, rain water contains nitric acid. Explain with reactions.
Ammonia is used in the Ostwald process,
(a) Give the source of reactants used in this process.
(b) Name the catalyst used in the process.
(c) Name the oxidising agent used in this process.
(d) What is the ratio of ammonia and air taken in this process?
(e) Why is quartz used in this process?
In the preparation of nitric acid from KNO3, Concentrated hydrochloric acid is not used in place of concentrated sulphuric acid. Explain why.
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