Air can oxidize sodium sulphate in aqueous solution but cannot do so in the case of sodium arsenite. If, however, air is passed through a solution containing both sodium sulphite and sodium arsenite t

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Air can oxidize sodium sulphate in aqueous solution but cannot do so in the case of sodium arsenite. If, however, air is passed through a solution containing both sodium sulphite and sodium arsenite then both are oxidized. This is an example of

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Correct answer: C. The oxidation of sodium sulphite induces the oxidation of sodium arsenite, which is a classic example of induced catalysis. Therefore, correct answer is C.

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