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The ammonia (NH3) oxidation process occurs over a catalyst as:
4 NH3 + 5 O2 β†’ 4 NO + 6 H2O
Air is supplied such that oxygen (O2) is 20% in excess of that required for complete conversion of NH3.
The mole fraction of O2 in the inlet gas mixture (NH3 + air) is ______ (rounded off to third decimal place).

Correct : 0.185

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