Question

To achieve optimum yield in synthesis of HCN, oxygen should be in excess.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) False

The explanation is: In order to obtain optimum yields, it is necessary to use less oxygen (as air) than the amount shown in the above equation, to prevent excessive oxidation of ammonia to nitrogen oxides and methane to carbon oxides.