deprotonated

[US]/[dɪˈprɒnɪeɪtɪd]/
[UK]/[dɪˈproʊnɪeɪtɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Having lost a proton.
v.To remove a proton from (a molecule).
v. (past participle)Having been removed of a proton.

Phrases & Collocations

deprotonated amine

being deprotonated

deprotonated state

fully deprotonated

once deprotonated

deprotonated species

deprotonated form

now deprotonated

deprotonated nitrogen

highly deprotonated

Example Sentences

the deprotonated nitrogen atom readily attacks the carbonyl carbon.

following deprotonation, the alkoxide is a strong nucleophile.

the deprotonated form of phenol is highly reactive.

deprotonated amines are commonly used as bases in organic reactions.

the solvent can influence the extent of deprotonation.

strong bases readily cause deprotonation of terminal alkynes.

deprotonated water acts as a hydroxide ion.

the acidity of the compound determines its ease of deprotonation.

deprotonation often precedes nucleophilic substitution.

the rate of deprotonation depends on the leaving group.

observe the change in charge after deprotonation.

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