Explain the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide

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The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide can be catalyzed by iodide ion. The catalyzed reaction is thought to proceed by a two step mechanism.

step 1 H2O2(aq) + I- (aq) => H2O(l) + IO-(aq)

step 2 IO-(aq) + H2O2(aq) => H2O(l) + I-(aq)

a. Write the rate law for each of the elementary processes of the mechanism.

b. Write the chemical equation for the overall reaction.

c. Identify the intermediate, if any, in the mechanism.

d. If the rate law is Rate= k [H2O2] [I-] which step is slow?

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