radiolysis of aqueous solutions of ethylene glycol (1 x 1 O-3M) with oxygen (1 x 1 O-3M) gives hydroxy acetaldehyde and hydrogen peroxide as the only products. G(Aldehyde) = 2.6 is independent of pH as, shown by experiments conducted a t pH 5.5 and 2.0. G(Hydrogen peroxide) = 3.6 is h i g h x than the predicted value of G(H202) + gG(reduction). A mechanism for the formation of both hydroxyacetaldehyde and excess of hydrogen peroxide is suggested.
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