[stubby_knight]

Hello all

I am new to this board and need some *delete me*  I am not a chemist and know absolutely nothing about this, but have a question.  To me it is a very tough question, so if no one knows the answer I'll just live with that.

D-penicillamine or C₅H₁₁NO₂S (it takes 2 of these molecules per copper atom) reacts with Cu and O₂ producing the chelant and HOOH (hydrogen peroxide).  Question, when zinc is tossed into the equation what likely happens?

Does zinc react with hydrogen peroxide afterwards or does it interfere with d-penicillamine efficacy?  Or does something else occur?

If anyone knows the answer, thank you very much!