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Give reasons for the observation seen during catalytic oxidation of ammonia.

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Following are the observations with reasons:

  • The colourless nitric oxide formed, on oxidation gives reddish brown nitrogen dioxide
    2NO + O2 ⟶ 2NO2
  • The platinum [catalyst] continues to glow even after the heating is discontinued since the catalytic oxidation of ammonia is an exothermic reaction.

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