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Generation of the hydroxylation agent from superoxide radical: can the Haber Weiss reaction be the source of OH radicals. Progress report, September 1, 1976--July 1, 1977

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7316839
In many biological systems, the role of O/sub 2//sup -/ in hydroxylation and toxic processes, was assumed to be due to the formation of OH radicals. The Haber Weiss reaction (H/sub 2/O/sub 2/ + O/sub 2//sup -/ ..-->.. OH + OH/sup -/ + O/sub 2/) was suggested as the origin of this activity. In this study it is shown that this reaction pathway is too slow, and that probably OH is formed from the reaction of complexed superoxide with H/sub 2/O/sub 2/.
Research Organization:
Hebrew Univ., Jerusalem (Israel). Dept. of Physical Chemistry
OSTI ID:
7316839
Report Number(s):
COO-3221-45
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English