Question

Write the chemical reactions which occur in the manufacture of
nitric acid by Ostwald's process.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Ostwald process converts ammonia to nitric acid and involves two steps. In step 1, ammonia is oxidized to form nitric oxide and also nitrogen dioxide.

2NO + O2 ↔2 NO2

Then in step 2, the nitrogen dioxide that was formed is absorbed in water. This in-turn forms nitric acid

3NO2 + H2O -> 2HNO3 + NO