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. 2026 Feb 11;8(6):1791–1816. doi: 10.1039/d6na00073h

Table 2. Comparison between reagents NaBH4, K2S2O8 and H2O2.

Properties Sodium borohydride Potassium persulfate Hydrogen peroxide
Nature of chemical Reducing Strongly oxidizing Oxidizing
Decomposition NaBO2 + H2 SO42− + free radicals H2O + O2
Toxicity Releases flammable gas, corrosive Oxidizer: causes irritation in eyes and on skin Explosive at high concentration