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The mechanism of catalysis involves the I- ion only. The mechanism is: H2O2 + I- --> IO- + H2O H2O2 + IO- --> I- H2O O2 Second step regenerates the I- ion (thus acts as a catalyst). This reaction is first order wrt to both H2O2 and I-. Notably exothermic reaction. Must be in a medium which allows formation of I-, ie dissociation of KI. Water is a wonderful example.

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