The Mechanism for the Reaction 2 H₂O₂(aq) $\rightarrow$ 2 H₂O(l) + O₂(g) in the Presence of I^-(aq) Is

question 99

Multiple Choice

The mechanism for the reaction 2 H₂O₂(aq) $\rightarrow$ 2 H₂O(l) + O₂(g) in the presence of I^-(aq) is proposed to be:
Step 1: H₂O₂(aq) $\rightarrow$ I ^- (aq) $\rightarrow$ H₂O(l) + OI ^- (aq)
Step 2: H₂O₂ (aq) + OI ^- (aq) $\rightarrow$ H₂O(l) +O₂(g) +I ^- (aq)
Which of the following species is an intermediate?

• A)I^-
• B)H₂O₂
• C)H₂O
• D)OI^-
• E)This mechanism has no intermediates.

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