Year: 1988
Type: article
Abstract: Successive one-electron reductions of molecular oxygen yield the superoxide radical (O2-) H2O2, the hydroxyl radical (OH) and water. Redox potentials at pH 7 for one-, two- and four-electron couples involving these states are presented as a potential diagram. The significance of each of these potentials is explained. The complete potential diagram enables complex systems to be rationalized, such as production of OH by H2O2 plus Fe3+.
Source: Biochemical Journal
DOI: 10.1042/bj2530287
Author: P M Wood
Institution: University of Bristol
Language: English
Subfield: Organic Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W1820406695