Consider the Following Mechanism for the Oxidation of Bromide Ions $\rightarrow$

question 84

Multiple Choice

Consider the following mechanism for the oxidation of bromide ions by hydrogen peroxide in aqueous acid solution. What is the overall reaction equation for this process?

• A) 2H₂O⁺ OH + 2Br¯ \(\rightarrow\)H₂O₂ + Br₂ + 2H₂O
• B) 2H⁺ + 2Br¯ + H₂O₂ \(\rightarrow\) Br₂ + 2H₂O
• C) 2H⁺ + H₂O₂ + Br¯ + HOBr \(\rightarrow\)H₂O⁺ OH + Br₂ + H₂O
• D) H₂O⁺ OH + Br¯ + H⁺ \(\rightarrow\) Br₂ + H₂O
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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