Bias by the inappropriate use of the pseudo-first order approach to estimate second-order reaction rate constants: Reply to the commentary by Tratnyek (this issue)

“We thank Dr. Tratnyek (2015–in this issue) for taking an interest in our recent research on the determination of kinetic rate constants for the oxidation of several volatile organic compounds (Mahmoodlu et al., 2014). His comments provide a valuable perspective on the relevance of our results and we appreciate the opportunity to elaborate on the key aspects raised and to emphasize their importance, particularly so for the bias in second-order rate constants estimated with inappropriate use of the pseudo-first order approach.”
(Citaat: Hartog, N., Mahmoodlu, M.G., Hassanizadeh, S.M. Bias by the inappropriate use of the pseudo-first order approach to estimate second-order reaction rate constants: Reply to the commentary by Tratnyek (this issue) – Science of the Total Environment 502(2015)724-725)