The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of iodide is thought to occur via the following mechanism: H2O2(aq) + I-(aq) ⟶⟶ H2O(l) + IO-(aq)                            (fast) H2O2(aq) + IO-(aq) ⟶⟶ H2O(l) + O2(g) + I-(aq)               (slow) Which of the following statements is correct? Group of answer choices IO- is a catalyst. The rate law is rate = k[H2O2][I-] I- is a reaction intermediate. The overall reaction equation is  2H2O2 ⟶⟶ 2H2O + O2

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The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of iodide is thought to occur via the following mechanism:

H2O2(aq) + I-(aq) ⟶⟶ H2O(l) + IO-(aq)                            (fast)

H2O2(aq) + IO-(aq) ⟶⟶ H2O(l) + O2(g) + I-(aq)               (slow)

Which of the following statements is correct?

Group of answer choices
IOis a catalyst.
The rate law is rate = k[H2O2][I-]
Iis a reaction intermediate.
The overall reaction equation is  2H2O⟶⟶ 2H2O + O2
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