deprotonation

[US]/[ˌdiːˈproʊ.nˌeɪ.ʃən]/
[UK]/[ˌdiːˈproʊ.nˌeɪ.ʃən]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The removal of a proton from a molecule.; The process of removing a proton.
v.To remove a proton from.; Undergo deprotonation.

Phrases & Collocations

deprotonation reaction

undergoing deprotonation

deprotonation process

rapid deprotonation

deprotonation observed

deprotonation event

facilitates deprotonation

deprotonation mechanism

following deprotonation

deprotonation studies

Example Sentences

the strong base readily induced deprotonation of the alcohol.

deprotonation of the carbon alpha to the carbonyl group is crucial.

observe the rapid deprotonation following the addition of sodium hydride.

the reaction mechanism involves deprotonation by a nitrogen base.

acidic protons are susceptible to deprotonation under basic conditions.

kinetic studies investigated the rate of deprotonation.

deprotonation leads to the formation of a carbanion intermediate.

the solvent's polarity influenced the deprotonation process.

calculate the pka value to predict the extent of deprotonation.

deprotonation stabilizes the molecule by increasing electron density.

the catalyst promoted deprotonation of the substrate.

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