KNO2 + 3H2 → NH3 + KOH + H2O
KNO2 + 6[H] → NH3 + KOH + H2O
Potassium nitrite react with atomic hydrogen to produce ammonia, potassium hydroxide and water. The reaction takes place in a boiling solution.
Atomic hydrogen is formed by reaction:
Atomic hydrogen is formed by reaction: