Fenton's reaction

Fenton's reaction is a chemical reaction in which in the presence of transition metals (Fe2 +, Cu +) H2O2 is reduced and a highly active and toxic hydroxyl radical is formed.

H2O2 + Fe2+ → HO· + OH− + Fe3+

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Literature

 * LEDVINA, Miroslav, et al. Biochemie pro studující medicíny. 1. vydání. Praha : Karolinum, 2004.  ISBN 80-246-0851-0.