Below Is a Proposed Mechanism for the Decomposition of H₂O₂

question 51

Multiple Choice

Below is a proposed mechanism for the decomposition of H₂O₂.
H₂O₂ + I^- → H₂O + IO^-
Slow
H₂O₂ + IO^- → H₂O + O₂ + I^-
Fast
Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A)IO^- is a catalyst.
• B)I^- is a catalyst.
• C)The net reaction is 2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂.
• D)The reaction is first-order with respect to [I^-].
• E)The reaction is first-order with respect to [H₂O₂].

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