Hydrated electron Bicarbonate ion

Thomas, J.K.; Gordon, S.; Hart, E.J.
J. Phys. Chem. 68, 1524-1527 (1964)

Reaction: e_aq^- + HCO₃^- ®
Solvent: H₂O

k < 1 × 10⁶(L mol^-1 s^-1)

Experimental method: Pulse radiolysis
Analytical method: vis-UV absorption
Data type: Limiting value

Decay kinetics; concn. 0.001 mol L^-1, no OH scavenger added; see also [67HEN/FAR] for c.k. with CO₂ giving k @ 6 × 10⁵.