Abstract
The equilibrium constant for the formation of an adduct between a carbonyl and a hydroperoxide ion varies linearly with the acid dissociation constant of the hydroperoxide. Based on this relationship, the half-life of the adduct formed between ONOO- and CO2, ONOOC(O)O-, is estimated to be shorter than 100 ns. Consequently, this adduct should not play any role whatsoever in chemical or biological systems. O2NOO - and CO2 are believed to be involved in a fast equilibrium reaction forming an adduct, O2NOOC(O)O-. This adduct does not appear to homolyse either along the O-O or the N-O bond. Furthermore, at realistic CO2 concentrations, the equilibrium should be shifted far to the O2NOO- + CO2 side. Therefore, the rate of self-decomposition of O2NOO- into NO2- and O2 is unaffected by the presence of bicarbonate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 808-810 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Dalton Transactions |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |