Raw materials for nitric acid manufacture are___________________?

Correct answer: C. Anhydrous ammonia, air and water

  • A. Hydrogen peroxide, air and water
  • B. Anhydrous ammonia and air
  • C. Anhydrous ammonia, air and water
  • D. Wet ammonia, air and water

Explanation

The Ostwald process uses anhydrous ammonia and air for catalytic oxidation, followed by absorption of the nitrogen oxides in water to produce nitric acid. Thus ammonia, air and water are the essential raw materials.

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