Fenton reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013096",
  "term": "Fenton reaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction involving the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by iron(II) ions, producing highly reactive hydroxyl radicals. This process is widely used in advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment due to the strong oxidizing power of the hydroxyl radical. The overall reaction is Fe2+ + H2O2 → Fe3+ + HO• + HO-.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Haber-Weiss reaction",
    "decomposition",
    "salt"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1997, 69, 1251. 'Glossary of terms used in bioinorganic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1274 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769061251)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fenton-reaction/"
}