Question
What is auto ctalysis? Give two examples
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Answer
The process in which one of the product formed act as a catalyst is termed auto catalysis
Acetic acid acts as auto catalyst.
Decomposition of Arsenic hydride
$
2 AsH _3 \rightarrow 2 As +3 H _2
$
Arsenic hydride Arsenic
Arsenic act as auto catalyst.
Acetic acid acts as auto catalyst.
Decomposition of Arsenic hydride
$
2 AsH _3 \rightarrow 2 As +3 H _2
$
Arsenic hydride Arsenic
Arsenic act as auto catalyst.
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