Solvolysis rates in aqueous–organic mixed solvents. IX. Solvolysis of dichloroacetate ion in water–methanol solutions

The kinetics of the alkaline solvolysis of dichloroacetate ion in water–methanol solutions have been studied in the temperature range of 50.0 to 65.0 °C and the influence of solvent variation on reaction rate has been examined in terms of changes in the activation parameters. The activation parameters ΔH≠ and ΔS≠ for the solvolysis reaction showed a minimum at about 0.8 water mole fraction. The significance of the results was discussed in view of the electrostatic theory and the changing of solvent structure.