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Question

In which of the following processes, platinum is used as a catalyst.

A

Oxidation of ammonia to form nitric acid

B

Hardening of oils

C

Production of synthetic rubber

D

Synthesis of methanol

Answer

Oxidation of ammonia to form nitric acid

Explanation

Solution

$\xrightarrow { 2 \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } + \mathrm { O } _ { 2 } } 4 \mathrm { HNO } _ { 3 }$