Chapter 22, Problem 55E

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(a)

Interpretation:

To write the balanced equation of fixing atmospheric ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$.

Concept introduction:

Haber process is an artificial process for nitrogen fixation and it is the chief industrial process for production of ammonia.

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(b)

Interpretation:

To write the balanced equation of oxidation of ammonia to $\text{NO}$.

Concept introduction:

The commercial reaction involves in the oxidation of ammonia to $\text{NO}$ is Ostwald process. In this process first ammonia is oxidized to $\text{NO}$ and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.

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(c)

Interpretation:

To write the balanced equation of preparation of nitric acid from $\text{NO}$.

Concept introduction:

The commercial reaction involves in the preparation of nitric acid from $\text{NO}$ is Ostwald process. In this process first ammonia is oxidized to $\text{NO}$ and ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$. Then in second step, $\text{NO}$ is oxidized to ${\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}$ and in third step ${\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}$ react with water and nitric oxide $\left({\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}\right)$ is formed.