The oxidation-reduction reaction between Ce(IV) and As(III) as catalyzed by iodide has been studied in 0.5M sulfuric acid medium. At large ratios of [As(III)]/ [Ce(IV)] the reaction rate is proportional to iodide concentration. For values of this ratio of unity or below, the reaction rate is a nonlinear function of iodide concentration. There is a slight dependence on As(V) but no Ce(III) dependence. A reaction pathway is presented which yields a rate equation which satisfies the experimental observations over a wide range of conditions. Effects of H2SO4, HCIO4, Ag(I), Hg(II), CI−, and temperature on the reaction are discussed. © 1969, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.