Rate constants for the reactions of DNA with hydrated electrons and with OH-radicals

In 10−2 mol dm−3 phosphate buffer pH 7, the bimolecular rate constant of non-collapsed DNA with the hydrated electron is 2×109 dm3 mol−1 s−1. This value is more than 10-fold higher than the previously published value. Considerations of these rate constants on the results of steady-state experiments are also discussed.