Benzidine Oxide radical ion

Dey, G.R.; Naik, D.B.; Kishore, K.; Moorthy, P.N.
Radiat. Phys. Chem. 43, 481-485 (1994)

Reaction: Benzidine + O·^- ® 4-H₂NC₆H₄C₆H₄-4-^·NH + H₂O
Solvent: H₂O

k = 2.5 × 10⁹(L mol^-1 s^-1), pH = 13

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

Product buildup kinetics at 380 nm in N₂O-satd. soln. contg. 2 × 10^-4 mol L^-1 benzidine.