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The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is given by the following reaction:

2 H2O2(aq) → 2 H2O(l) + O2(g)

In the presence of KI the reaction is thought to occur by the following mechanism:

   Step 1:    H2O2 + I- → H2O + IO-
   Step 2:    IO- + H2O2 → H2O + O2 + I-

What is the role of I- in this mechanism?
A) catalyst
B) frequency factor
C) product
D) transition state
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