H3AsO4 + 3I−+ 2 H3O+ H3AsO3 + I3− + H2O
The oxidation of iodide ions by arsenic acid in acidic aqueous solution occurs according to the stoichiometry shown above. The experimental rate law of the reaction is: Rate = k [H3AsO4] [I−] [H3O+]
25. What is the order of the reaction with respect to I−?
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 5 (E) 6