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Osmium(VIII) Catalysed Oxidation of Thiocyanate by Periodate in Aqueous Alkaline Medium

  • Gouri A. Hiremath , Nirmala N. Halligudi and Sharanappa T. Nandibewoor
Published/Copyright: January 1, 2000
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Abstract

The oxidation of thiocyanate by periodate has been studied in alkaline media. A microamount of Os( VIII) is sufficient to catalyse the reaction. The active species of catalyst and oxidant in the reaction are understood to be OsO4 (OH)22- and IO-4. The autocatalysis exhibited by one of the products i.e., cyanate is attributed to adduct formation between cyanate and periodate. A composite mechanism and rate law are proposed. The reaction constants involved in the mechanism are evaluated.

Published Online: 2000-1-1
Published in Print: 2000-1-1

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