Answer:
Molecularity of the rate determining step = 2
Explanation:
Step 1 (slow): H₂O₂ + I⁻ -----> H₂O + OI⁻
Step 2 (fast): H₂O₂ + OI⁻ -----> H₂O + O₂ + I⁻
The rate determining step in a reaction mechanism is also considered as slowest step.
Slowest step is also considered its highest activation energy in energy profile diagram.
In this case intermediate (IO⁻) is formed.
Step 1 considered as a slowest step.
So, Rate = K [H₂O₂][I⁻]
Molecularity = 2
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