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In which of these processes platinum is used as a catalyst ? 

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a

Synthesis of methanol

b

Production of synthetic rubber

c

Hardening of oils

d

Oxidation of ammonia to form HNO3

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The Ostwald process is used for the manufacturing of nitric acid. During this process, platinum is used as a catalyst to convert ammonia into nitric oxide which is further converted into nitric acid.

The reaction is as follows:

4NH3+5O2 (in presence of Pt) 4NO+6H2O

Hence, option (A) is correct.

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