Abstract
Successive one-electron reductions of molecular oxygen yield the superoxide radical (O2-) H2O2, the hydroxyl radical (OH) and water. Redox potentials at pH 7 for one-, two- and four-electron couples involving these states are presented as a potential diagram. The significance of each of these potentials is explained. The complete potential diagram enables complex systems to be rationalized, such as production of OH by H2O2 plus Fe3+.
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