Considering the potential release of Cr(VI) during the Fenton oxidation of Cr(pic)3, the reductive degradation of Cr(pic)3 was first evaluated. Oxalic acid (H2C2O4), dosed at 50 – 400 times higher than that of Cr(pic)3 (i.e., 1.0 – 4.0 mM), was used as the reductant. However, Cr(pic)3 was barely degraded during the 2.0 h reaction (Fig. S3). Thus, degradation of Cr(pic)3 is difficult to occur under reducing conditions, and oxidative degradation is necessary. Solution pH is one of the most