Haber–Weiss reaction

In the Haber- Weiss reaction is a name reaction in organic chemistry, which was named after Fritz Haber and his pupil Joseph Joshua Weiss ( 1905-1972 ). The reaction produces hydroxyl radicals ( OH • ) of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2 ), and the dioxide (1 -) ( • O2 - ). This reaction can occur in cells and thus represents a potential source of oxidative stress represents the reaction is very slow, but is catalyzed by Fe3 ions.

Mechanism

In the first step of the reaction cycle, the dioxide (1 -) is oxidized to oxygen. Fe3 is reduced to Fe2 :

The second step is referred to as Fenton reaction. Hydrogen peroxide is split into hydroxyl radicals, and hydroxide ions, while Fe2 ions is oxidized to Fe3 .

Swell

• Name reaction