Multiple choice

Nitric acid is formed by

  1. Haber process

  2. Ostwald process

  3. Contact process

  4. Lead chamber process
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ostwald process is the industrial method for producing nitric acid from ammonia. It involves three steps: oxidation of ammonia to NO, oxidation of NO to NO2, and absorption of NO2 in water. The Haber process produces ammonia, Contact process produces sulfuric acid, and Lead chamber process is an older method for sulfuric acid production.

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