Which of the following is a common industrial method for preparing ammonium nitrate?
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A.
Haber-Bosch process
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B.
Electrolysis of ammonium salts
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C.
Metathesis reaction
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D.
Neutralisation of ammonia with nitric acid
Correct Answer:
D. Neutralisation of ammonia with nitric acid
Explanation:
The industrial production of ammonium nitrate primarily involves a neutralization reaction between ammonia and nitric acid. In this process, anhydrous ammonia gas is reacted with an aqueous solution of nitric acid, resulting in a highly exothermic reaction that produces a concentrated ammonium nitrate solution. This solution is then further processed through evaporation, granulation, or prilling to create the final solid product used in fertilizers and explosives. While the Haber-Bosch process is used to create the precursor ammonia, the specific method for preparing ammonium nitrate itself is the neutralization of ammonia with nitric acid.
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