The Mechanism for the Reaction 2 H₂O₂(aq) $\to$ 2 H₂O( )+ O₂(g)in the Presence of I^-(aq)is Proposed

question 134

Multiple Choice

The mechanism for the reaction 2 H₂O₂(aq) $\to$ 2 H₂O( ) + O₂(g) in the presence of I^-(aq) is proposed to be Step 1: H₂O₂(aq) + I^-(aq) $\to$ H₂O( ) + OI^-(aq) (slow)
Step 2: H₂O₂(aq) + OI^-(aq) $\to$ H₂O( ) + O₂(g) + I^-(aq) (fast)
What is the rate law for the overall reaction?

• A)k[H₂O₂]
• B)k[H₂O₂]²
• C)k[H₂O₂][I^-]
• D)k[H₂O₂][OI^-]
• E)k[H₂O₂]²[I^-]/[H₂O]

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