The following mechanism is proposed for the oxidation of iodide ion, I– , to iodine:
NO + 1/2 O2 → NO2
NO2 + 2I– + 2H+ → NO + I2 + H2O
I2 + I– → I–3
a catalyst in this reaction is
1
NO
2
I–
3
NO2
4
H+
The following mechanism is proposed for the oxidation of iodide ion, I– , to iodine:
NO + 1/2 O2 → NO2
NO2 + 2I– + 2H+ → NO + I2 + H2O
I2 + I– → I–3
a catalyst in this reaction is