THE oxidation of α-diketones and α-keto-carboxylic acids by hydrogen peroxide involves the breaking of the carbon-carbon bond between the carbonyl carbon and the carbonyl or carboxyl groups 1.

The Gibbs free energy profiles and reaction pathways of H 2 O 2 generation (a), ethanol formation (b), acetaldehyde formation (c), and acetate acid formation (d). This study not only develops a ...

Upon addition of hydrogen peroxide to Rochelle's salt (sodium potassium tartrate), the hydrogen peroxide decomposes and tartaric acid is oxidized. This reaction proceeds very slowly at room ...