The reaction 2 H2O2 → 2 H2O + O2 follows the mechanism:
Step 1: H2O2 (aq) + I- (aq) → H2O (l) + IO- (aq)
SLOW
Step 2: IO- (aq) + H2O2 (aq) → H2O (l) + O2 (g) + I- (aq)
FAST
What is the catalyst in the reaction?
Group of answer choices
H2O2
IO-
This reaction does not have a catalyst per the mechanism given
I-