Results The reaction of a number of trialkyl phosphites (2) with benzil (1) proceeds quantitatively at room temperature to yield 2, 2, 2-trialkoxy-4, 5-diphenyl-1, 3, 2- dioxaphospholes (3). The rate was measured by means of ultraviolet spectrophotometry of the product 3. Rate Law.-The rate was measured in dioxane at 20.0, 25.0, 30.0, and 35.0'. The rate law is expressed
