What is the role of Hydrogen Peroxide in the Fenton reaction?

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Topic
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is crucial for initiating the Fenton reaction. As an oxidant, H2O2 reacts with the active sites on the catalyst surface to generate highly reactive oxygen species, which are essential for effectively degrading organic pollutants like Methyl Orange.
Answer
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) acts as an oxidant, reacting with the catalyst's active sites to produce reactive oxygen species that are critical for the degradation of organic pollutants in the Fenton reaction.
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