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Os(VIII) and Ru(III) catalysis of the periodate oxidation of acetaldeh
yde in aqueous alkaline medium was investigated. The catalytic efficie
ncy is Ru(III) < Os(VIII). The product of oxidation in both cases is a
cetate and IO3-. The stoichiometry is the same in both catalyzed react
ions, i.e. [IO4-]:[CH3CHO] = 1:1. Probable mechanisms are proposed and
discussed. The reaction constants involved in the mechanisms are deri
ved. (C) 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.