The reaction between peroxomonosulphuric acid and cerium(IV) in dilute sulphuric acid solutions

Abstract

The reaction of cerium(1V) with peroxomonosulphuric acid in aqueous sulphuric acid has been shown to involve a short radical chain. Rates of reaction of cerium(1V) have been measured in dilute sulphuric acid solutions. A substantial difference was found between the apparent rate law in the early stages of reaction and that observed later. This is not due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide in the peroxomonosulphate solutions. A tentative mechanism is proposed.