Answer to Question #347301 in General Chemistry for Chloe lazanoe

Question

Which term is the catalyst in the following reaction mechanism?

H2O2 + I– —> H2OH + IO–

H2O2 + IO– —> H2O + O2 + I–

a- H2OH

b- IO-

c- H2O2

d- H2O

e- none of the above

Answer 1

I- and IO- couple catalyzes the decomposition of H2O2. Those reactions are called compensating reactions.

ANSWER: B. IO-