Part of INC-02 — p-Block Elements: Groups 13-15

Ostwald Process Reaction Pathway

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Key Facts for Flowchart:

  • Step 1 catalyst: Pt/Rh gauze at 500°C — most specific NEET fact
  • Step 2: NO catalyst needed — spontaneous at room temperature
  • Step 3: NO is regenerated and recycled → makes process continuous
  • Overall: NH3NH_{3}HNO3HNO_{3} (3-step oxidation: +3 oxidation states total increase from −3 in NH3NH_{3} to +5 in HNO3HNO_{3})

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