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Examples of Autocatalysis:

1. Hydrolysis of an Ester. The hydrolysis of ethyl acetate forms


acetic acid (CH3COOH) and ethanol. Of these products, acetic acid

acts
as a catalyst for the reaction.
CH3COOC,H5 + H2O ---------------- ► CH3COOH + C2H5OH
catalyst
2. Oxidation of Oxalic acid. When oxalic acid is oxidised by acidified

potassium permanganate, manganous sulphate produced during


the reaction acts as a catalyst for the reaction.
2KMn04 + 5H2C204 + 3H2S04 --------------------- » 2MnS04 + K2S04 + 8H20 + 10CO2
catalyst

3. Decomposition of Arsine. The free arsenic produced by the


2ASH3 decomposition of arsine (AsH 3) ■> 2As + 3H2
catalyst

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