CIA Demonstration: Elephant Snot (14.5.3)

Question 1

• Hydrogen peroxide undergoes a disproportionation reaction in which oxygen is both oxidized and reduced.

Answer 1

• Hydrogen peroxide undergoes a disproportionation reaction in which oxygen is both oxidized and reduced.

Question 2

• The disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide can be catalyzed by iodide ion.

Answer 2

• The disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide can be catalyzed by iodide ion.