Solvolytic fragmentation of 2-halogenoalkylphosphonic acids
Abstract
The fragmentations of 2-halogenoalkylphosphonic acid dianions have been studied at various pH values and temperatures, and in the presence of added salts. The data obtained, together with the lack of a deuterium solvent isotope effect and the effect of alkyl substitution at the β-carbon atoms, suggest that the reaction involves a transition state resembling a dipolar ion.