Conversion achieved in HNO3 synthesis with the use of platinum
catalyst is about 95-97%. The rate of formation of nitrogen dioxide from the
oxidation of nitric acid is favoured by
(A) Decreasing the pressure
(B) Decreasing the temperature
(C) Increasing the temperature
(D) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Increasing the temperature

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