Deprotonation

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈpɹoʊtəˈneɪʃən/

Deprotonation (noun)

  1. A chemical process where an acid or related substance gives up a hydrogen ion, forming a more negatively charged particle.
  2. The act of removing a hydrogen ion from a molecule, often by a base, to create a new ion or reactive form.

Examples

  • Deprotonation happens when an acid loses a proton.
  • The reaction shows deprotonation as the acid loses a proton.