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Question
The catalyst used in the oxidation of ammonia is ______.
Options
zinc
platinum
Solution
The catalyst used in the oxidation of ammonia is platinum.
Explanation:
Platinum is utilised as a catalyst in the catalytic oxidation of ammonia, whereas zinc is not suited because it can react with ammonia in the presence of moisture.
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