NEETChemistrys Block Elements
How is ammonia (NH 3 ) recovered in the Solvay Process?
Options
- ABy passing CO 2 through a solution of sodium chloride
- BBy treating the solution containing NH 4 Cl with Ca(OH) 2
- CBy heating ammonium hydrogen carbonate
- DBy distillation
Correct answer
B. By treating the solution containing NH 4 Cl with Ca(OH) 2
Step-by-step solution
In the Solvay Process, ammonia (NH 3 ) is recovered by treating the solution containing NH 4 Cl with calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH) 2 ).