Hydrogen cyanide Hydroxyl

Buechler, Hch.; Buehler, R.E.; Cooper, R.
J. Phys. Chem. 80, 1549-1553 (1976)

Reaction: HCN + ·OH ® HOCH=N·
Solvent: H₂O

k = 6 × 10⁷(L mol^-1 s^-1), pH = 3.5

Experimental method: Pulse radiolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Absolute value measured directly

Estd. from p.b.k. of adduct at £ 250 nm in N₂O-satd. soln.; product structure detd. by esr [72BEH/FES3].