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The kinetics of formic acid oxidation by ozone in a medium of acetic a
cid in the presence of Mn(IV) is studied. It is established that the c
atalytic effect of Mn(IV) on this process is inconsistent with already
known mechanisms. A reaction scheme is suggested, which includes the
stage of formation of complexes of formic acid with Mn(IV). It is foun
d that the catalytic activity of Mn(IV) in the process studied is lowe
r than that of Co(III).