NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following represents the balanced chemical equation for the catalytic oxidation of NH3 by atmospheric oxygen at 500K and 9 bar using a Pt/Rh gauge catalyst?
Options
- A4NH 3 + 3O 2 → 2N 2 + 6H 2 O
- B2NH 3 + 5O 2 → 3N 2 + 6H 2 O
- C4NH 3 + 5O 2 → 4NO + 6H 2 O
- D3NH 3 + 4O 2 → 2NO + 6H 2 O
Correct answer
C. 4NH 3 + 5O 2 → 4NO + 6H 2 O
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) 4NH 3 + 5O 2 → 4NO + 6H 2 O