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

question 21

Multiple Choice

Consider the following mechanism for the oxidation of bromide ions by hydrogen peroxide in aqueous acid solution.
H⁺ + H₂O₂
H₂O⁺-OH (rapid equilibrium)
H₂O⁺-OH + Br^- $\to$ HOBr + H₂O (slow)
HOBr + H⁺ + Br^- $\to$ Br₂ + H₂O (fast)
What is the overall reaction equation for this process?

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

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