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Reaction Mechanism for Iodide/Peroxodisulphate

What is the reaction mechanism between iodide and peroxodisulphate (persulphate) ions? Cheers for your help!
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Original post by WinnerMachine12
What is the reaction mechanism between iodide and peroxodisulphate (persulphate) ions? Cheers for your help!


ergh, your thoughts first? Also whats the actual reaction?
The reaction is (S2O8)2- + 2I- ==> 2(SO4)2- + I2

The reaction is first order with respect to both iodide and peroxodisulphate ions.
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