Question

224 cm3 of ammonia undergoes catalytic oxidation in presence of Pt to given nitric oxide and water vapour. Calculate the volume of oxygen required for the reaction. All volumes measured at room temperature and pressure.

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Answer

[By Lussac’s law]

4NH3   +  5O2   ⟶   4NO   +   6H2O

4 vol     :   5 vol  ⟶  4 vol    :   6 vol

To calculate the volume of oxygen required.

NH3    :   O2

4          :    5

224     :    x

⇒ x = 224 × 5\over 4 = 280 cm3

Therefore, volume of oxygen required is 280 cm3.

 

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