The first step in the Ostwald process for producing nitric acid is         4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) → 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g).         If the reaction of 150. g of ammonia with 150. g of oxygen gas yields 87. g of nitric oxide (NO), what is the percent yield of this reaction

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The first step in the Ostwald process for producing nitric acid is

        4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) → 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g).

        If the reaction of 150. g of ammonia with 150. g of oxygen gas yields 87. g of nitric oxide (NO), what is the percent yield of this reaction?

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