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A chemical reaction involving the removal of a proton from a molecule

Deprotonation[edit]

Illustration of a deprotonation reaction

Deprotonation is a chemical reaction in which a proton (H_) is removed from a molecule, forming the conjugate base of the molecule and a hydronium ion (H_O_) in aqueous solution. This process is a fundamental concept in acid-base chemistry and is the reverse of protonation.

Mechanism[edit]

Deprotonation typically occurs when a base interacts with an acid, abstracting a proton from the acid. The strength of the base and the acidity of the proton determine the extent of deprotonation. Strong bases, such as hydroxide ions (OH_), are more effective at deprotonating weak acids.

Factors Affecting Deprotonation[edit]

Several factors influence the deprotonation process:

Acidity of the Proton: The more acidic the proton, the easier it is to remove. Acidity is often measured by the pKa value; lower pKa values indicate stronger acids.
Strength of the Base: Stronger bases are more capable of deprotonating acids. The pKb value is used to measure base strength.
Solvent Effects: The solvent can stabilize or destabilize the ions formed during deprotonation, affecting the reaction's equilibrium.
Temperature: Higher temperatures can increase the rate of deprotonation by providing the necessary energy to overcome activation barriers.

Applications[edit]

Deprotonation is a crucial step in many chemical reactions, including:

Organic synthesis: Deprotonation is used to generate carbanions, which are key intermediates in many organic reactions.
Biochemistry: Enzyme-catalyzed reactions often involve deprotonation steps, such as in the catalytic triad of serine proteases.
Industrial chemistry: Deprotonation reactions are used in the production of polymers and other chemical products.

Related Concepts[edit]

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Deprotonation''' is a chemical reaction that involves the removal of a proton (H<sup>+</sup>) from a molecule. This process is a fundamental step in many chemical reactions and is particularly important in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
+{{Short description|A chemical reaction involving the removal of a proton from a molecule}}
-== Overview ==
+== Deprotonation ==
+[[File:Deprotonation.svg|thumb|right|Illustration of a deprotonation reaction]]
-Deprotonation is the removal of a proton (a hydrogen cation, H<sup>+</sup>) from a [[Brønsted–Lowry acid]]. The reverse of a deprotonation reaction is a [[protonation]] reaction. Deprotonation and protonation occur in most acid-base reactions; they are the defining feature of these reactions. In an acid-base reaction, an acid plus a base reacts to form a conjugate base plus a conjugate acid.
+'''Deprotonation''' is a chemical reaction in which a [[proton]] (H_) is removed from a [[molecule]], forming the conjugate [[base]] of the molecule and a [[hydronium ion]] (H_O_) in aqueous solution. This process is a fundamental concept in [[acid-base chemistry]] and is the reverse of [[protonation]].
 == Mechanism ==
+Deprotonation typically occurs when a [[base]] interacts with an [[acid]], abstracting a proton from the acid. The strength of the base and the acidity of the proton determine the extent of deprotonation. Strong bases, such as [[hydroxide]] ions (OH_), are more effective at deprotonating weak acids.
-Deprotonation is an important mechanism in [[acid-base reaction]]s. The process involves the transfer of a proton from the acid to the base. The species that loses the proton is said to be deprotonated, while the species that accepts the proton is said to be protonated.
+== Factors Affecting Deprotonation ==
+Several factors influence the deprotonation process:
-== Factors affecting deprotonation ==
+* '''Acidity of the Proton''': The more acidic the proton, the easier it is to remove. Acidity is often measured by the [[pKa]] value; lower pKa values indicate stronger acids.
+* '''Strength of the Base''': Stronger bases are more capable of deprotonating acids. The [[pKb]] value is used to measure base strength.
-Several factors can affect the rate and extent of deprotonation. These include the strength of the acid, the strength of the base, the temperature, and the solvent. The presence of other substances that can act as acids or bases can also affect deprotonation.
+* '''Solvent Effects''': The solvent can stabilize or destabilize the ions formed during deprotonation, affecting the reaction's equilibrium.
+* '''Temperature''': Higher temperatures can increase the rate of deprotonation by providing the necessary energy to overcome activation barriers.
 == Applications ==
+Deprotonation is a crucial step in many chemical reactions, including:
-Deprotonation has many applications in chemistry and biochemistry. It is a key step in many reactions, including [[organic synthesis]], [[enzyme catalysis]], and [[drug metabolism]]. In biochemistry, deprotonation is a crucial step in many metabolic processes.
+* [[Organic synthesis]]: Deprotonation is used to generate [[carbanions]], which are key intermediates in many organic reactions.
+* [[Biochemistry]]: Enzyme-catalyzed reactions often involve deprotonation steps, such as in the [[catalytic triad]] of [[serine proteases]].
-== See also ==
+* [[Industrial chemistry]]: Deprotonation reactions are used in the production of [[polymers]] and other chemical products.
+== Related Concepts ==
+* [[Protonation]]
 * [[Acid dissociation constant]]
-* [[Acid-base reaction theories]]
+* [[Conjugate acid-base pair]]
-* [[Protonation]]
+* [[Brønsted-Lowry acid-base theory]]
-* [[Brønsted–Lowry acid–base theory]]
-== References ==
-<references />
-{{stub}}
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Acid-base reaction]]
+* [[pH]]
+* [[Buffer solution]]
-[[Category:Chemical reactions]]
+[[Category:Acid-base chemistry]]
-[[Category:Acid–base chemistry]]
-[[Category:Physical chemistry]]
-[[Category:Biochemistry]]