Journal of the Chemical Society B Physical Organic · 1971 · 36 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesBiochemistryChemistryCatalysisInorganic ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAcid-base CatalysisCarbon DioxideElectrophilic Aromatic SubstitutionElectrophilic ReactivityElectrophilic Substitution In HeterocyclesTautomerism In Heterocycles
Rate measurements on the title reaction define a new mechanism for decarboxylation in which carbon dioxide is lost as (HO)3C+. The other product, phosphorous acid, is formed by the tautomerism mechanism of electrophilic substitution at phosphorus.