W. Kemula, R. Sioda
Sep 1, 1963
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Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry
Abstract
Abstract Nitrosobenzene is reduced in a solution of 0.2 N NaNO3 in dimethytformamide in two polarographic waves. In the first reduction wave the free radical anions of nitrosobenzene form primarily. The free radical anions are unstable and react with formation of azoxybenzene as a final product. This was ascertained by means of controlled potential electrolysis at the potential of the first reduction wave of azoxybenzene. Nitrobenzene is formed during simultaneous electrochemical reduction of oxygen and nitrosobenzene in a solution of 0.2 N NaNO3 in dimethylformamide. This was ascertained by means of electrolysis and also by oscillopolarography.