The Following Questions Refer to the Reaction 2A₂ + B₂

question 62

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the reaction 2A₂ + B₂ → 2C. The mechanism below has been proposed:
-The reaction 2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂ has the following mechanism:
H₂O₂ + I^- → H₂O + IO^-
H₂O + IO^- → H₂O + O₂ + I^-
What is the catalyst in the reaction?

• A) IO^-
• B) H₂O
• C) I^-
• D) H₂O₂

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