COMEDK2023Evening ShiftChemistryChemical KineticsActual
Identify the catalyst used in the reaction between Iodide and persulphate ions. 2 I ⁻+ S ₂ O ₈ ²⁻ I ₂+2 SO ₄ ²⁻
Options
- AFe ³⁺
- BCr ³⁺
- CFe ²⁺
- DNi ²⁺
Correct answer
A. Fe ³⁺
Step-by-step solution
The reaction between iodide ions and persulphate ions is represented by the equation 2 I ⁻ + S ₂ O ₈²⁻ I ₂ + 2 SO ₄²⁻ . This reaction is known to be catalyzed by iron(III) ions, Fe ³⁺ . The mechanism involves the oxidation of iodide by Fe ³⁺ to form I ₂ and Fe ²⁺ , followed by the oxidation of Fe ²⁺ back to Fe ³⁺ by the persulphate ion, thereby regenerating the catalyst. Answer: Fe ³⁺