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Question

The catalyst used in Ostwalds method nitric acid preparation, is:

A

platinised asbestos

B

${{V}_{2}}{{O}_{5}}$

C

$NO$

D

$Fe$

Answer

platinised asbestos

Explanation

Solution

Platinised asbestos is used as catalyst in Ostwalds method of nitric acid preparation. In this method, platinum catalyse the oxidation of ammonia.