Chemistry
Identify the catalyst used and the compound formed from the following observation.
(a) A catalyst used in the manufacture of nitric acid by Ostwald's process.
(b) A compound formed when both sulphur trioxide and sulphuric acid reacts.
Nitric Acid
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(a) Platinum gauze
(b) Oleum or pyrosulphuric acid (H2S2O7)
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