The mechanism for the reaction 2H2O2(aq) ® 2H2O(l) + O2(g) in the presence of I–(aq) is proposed to be:
Step 1: H2O2(aq) + I–(aq) ® H2O(l) + OI–(aq)
Step 2: H2O2(aq) + OI–(aq) ® H2O(l) + O2(g) + I–(aq)
Which of the following species is an intermediate?
a. I–
b. H2O2
c. H2O
d. OI–