Chemistry A-Level
proton acceptor
What proton acceptor means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of proton acceptor
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A base accepts a proton, and in an amine it is the lone pair on the nitrogen atom that does the accepting.
Topics that use proton acceptor
- Base properties (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- delocalisation into the ring
- lone pair on nitrogen
- position of equilibrium
- positive inductive effect
- salt formation
- availability of the lone pair
- order of base strength
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