The Ostwald process is the main method for the manufacture of nitric acid. In the first step of this process A) nitrogen and hydrogen react to form NH₃. B) ammonia is burned in O₂ to generate N₂ and H₂O. C) nitrogen and oxygen react to form NO₂. D) nitrogen and oxygen react to form NO. E) ammonia is burned with O₂ to generate NO and H₂O.

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In the Ostwald process, ammonia is oxidized by oxygen to form nitric oxide (NO) and water (H2O) in the first step.

The Ostwald Process Is the Main Method for the Manufacture