The radiation-induced oxidation of hydroquinone in aqueous solution has been investigated. The products are hydrogen peroxide, p-benzoquinone, and 2-hydroxy-p-benzoquinone. The yields are pH-dependent and G(2-hydroxy-p-benzoquinone) decreases to zero at low pH. The effect of solutes on G(p-benzoquinone) has also been investigated and a mechanism suggested for the reaction occurring.
T. J. Fellows and G. Hughes, J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2, 1972, 1182 DOI: 10.1039/P29720001182
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