Identify Any Intermediates or Catalysts in the Following Two-Step Reaction

question 68

Multiple Choice

Identify any intermediates or catalysts in the following two-step reaction: H₂O₂ + 2Br⁻ + 2H⁺→ 2H₂O + Br₂ H₂O₂ + Br₂ → 2H⁺ + O₂ + 2Br⁻

• A)H₂O₂ is an intermediate.
• B)H₂O₂ is a catalyst, Br⁻ is an intermediate.
• C)Br⁻ is a catalyst, Br₂ is an intermediate.
• D)H⁺ is a catalyst.
• E)Br⁻ and H⁺ are catalysts, Br₂ is an intermediate.

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