Platinised asbestos helps in the formation of $SO_3$ from $SO_2$ and $O_2$. But,if even a small amount of $As_2O_3$ is present,the platinised asbestos does not help in the formation of $SO_3$. $As_2O_3$ acts here as

  • A
    $A$ positive catalyst
  • B
    $A$ negative catalyst
  • C
    An autocatalyst
  • D
    $A$ poison

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