The Following Mechanism Has Been Suggested for the Reaction $\rarr$ I₂ + 2H₂O


Identify the Rate

question 55

Multiple Choice

The following mechanism has been suggested for the reaction:

H₂O₂ + 2H⁺ + 2I ^- $\rarr$ I₂ + 2H₂O


Identify the rate law that is consistent with this mechanism

• A)Rate = k[H₂O₂][I^-]
• B)Rate = k[HOI][OH^-]
• C)Rate = k[OH^-][H⁺]
• D)Rate = k[HOI][H⁺][I^-]
• E)Rate = k[H₂O₂][[I^-]²[H⁺]²

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