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Which of the following metal catalyst is not used during catalytic oxidation of ammonia?

(a) Platinum

(b) Copper

(c) Nickel

(d) NaCl

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My question comes from Wastewater Treatment Systems in portion Bacterial Metabolism in Wastewater Treatment Systems of Environmental Biotechnology

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The correct answer is (d) NaCl

For explanation: Platinum, Copper and Nickel is used as a metal catalyst during catalytic oxidation of ammonia, NaCl is a salt and hence, cannot be used as a metal catalyst.

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