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Consider the decomposition reaction :
`2H_2O_2 overset(OH^(-)//I^-)to 2H_2O + O_2`
This reaction takes place in two steps as given below :
Step 1. `H_2O_2 + I^(-) to H_2O + IO^(-)` (slow)
Step 2. `H_2O_2 +IO^(-) to H_2O + I^(-) + O_2` (fast)
Determine the order of reaction.

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Order = 1 + 1 = 2
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