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Ferric ions in an acid solution of glucose are reduced by irradiation with light of wavelengths less than 400 nm. The action spectrum for this reaction and the oxidation products of glucose have been determined.
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Smith, G.J., Miller, I.J. Photooxidation, reduction of the ferric ion-glucose complex. Experientia 33, 1269–1270 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01920124
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