Consider the Following Mechanism for the Oxidation of Bromide Ions

Multiple Choice

Consider the following mechanism for the oxidation of bromide ions by hydrogen peroxide in aqueous acid solution. H⁺ + H₂O₂ H₂O⁺-OH (rapid equilibrium)
H₂O⁺-OH + Br^-  HOBr + H₂O (slow)
HOBr + H⁺ + Br^-  Br₂ + H₂O (fast)
What is the overall reaction equation for this process?

A) 2H₂O⁺-OH + 2Br^-  H₂O₂ + Br₂ + 2H₂O
B) 2H⁺ + 2Br^- + H₂O₂  Br₂ + 2H₂O
C) 2H⁺ + H₂O₂ + Br^- + HOBr  H₂O⁺-OH + Br₂ + H₂O
D) H₂O⁺-OH + Br^- + H⁺  Br₂ + H₂O
E) none of the above