Pulse radiolysis of nitrobenzene in aqueous solutions containing colloidal platinum

Gad S. Nahor, Joseph Rabani*

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Abstract

The pulse radiolysis of nitrobenzene (NB) in aqueous solutions containing 2-propanol in the presence of colloidal Pt has been studied. The NB- anion decays away by a single first-order process. The rate of decay is also first order in colloidial platinum (Ptc). The rate depends on the pH of the solutions. At relatively high pHs, hydrogen reduces NB and this reaction is mediated by the Ptc. Irreversible redox processes which produce nitrosobenzene and phenylhydroxylamine also take place, competing effectively with hydrogen formation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4541-4546
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry
Volume89
Issue number21
DOIs
StatePublished - 1985

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