Rate constants kYOH and kYO−a.
| Oxidant | k YOH (M−1 s−1) | k YO− (M−1 s−1) |
|---|---|---|
| 2MP-α 3 C | ||
| Ru(dmb)33+ | — | 1.2 × 107b |
| Ru(bpy)33+ | 5.8 × 103 | 5.1 × 107 |
| Ru(deeb)33+ | 8.4 × 105 | 2.7 × 108 |
| 4MP-α 3 C | ||
| Ru(dmb)33+ | — | 1.5 × 107b |
| Ru(bpy)33+ | 1.5 × 104 | 4.4 × 107 |
| Ru(deeb)33+ | 2.3 × 106 | 4.0 × 108 |
| α 3 Y | ||
| Ru(bpy)33+ | 2.6 × 104 | 1.4 × 108 |
From fits according to eqn (1).
Calculated from the pH 8.5 value multiplied by 10(pKa−8.5), see text.