Oxidation of oxalic acid by acidified KMnO4 is an example of autocatalysis. Which of the following graph represents the variation of rate of this reaction with time?

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Oxidation of oxalic acid by acidified KMnO4 is an example of autocatalysis. Which of the following graph represents the variation of rate of this reaction with time? (A) Option 1

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Rate of homogenous autocatalysis, increase with passage of time because the concentration of catalyst increases hence the correct graph is <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-x4unnyjd3irj.png" />

Q. Oxidation of oxalic acid by acidified KMnO4​ is an example of autocatalysis. Which of the following graph represents the variation of rate of this reaction with time?

Rate of homogenous autocatalysis, increase with passage of time because the concentration of catalyst increases hence the correct graph is

Q. Oxidation of oxalic acid by acidified $K M n O_{4}$ is an example of autocatalysis. Which of the following graph represents the variation of rate of this reaction with time?