Question

The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is given by the following reaction:
2 H2O2(aq) -> 2 H2O(l) + O2(g)
In the presence of KI the reaction is thought to occur by the following mechanism:
Step 1: H2O2 + I- -> H2O + IO-
Step 2: IO- + H2O2 -> H2O + O2 + I-
What is the role of I- in this mechanism?
A) catalyst
B) frequency factor
C) intermediate
D) transition state

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