During nitric acid manufacture, catalytic oxidation of ammonia at
800°C in presence of platinum catalyst produces nitrogen oxide. Conversion
of NH3
to NO is about __________ percent.
(A) 38
(B) 68
(C) 82
(D) 98

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) 98

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