How Do Catalysts Influence Selective Deprotonation?
Catalysts can significantly influence selective deprotonation by providing an environment that favors the removal of a specific proton. Enzymes, for instance, are biocatalysts that often exhibit remarkable selectivity due to their highly specialized active sites. Similarly, synthetic catalysts can be designed with specific ligands that create a microenvironment conducive to selective deprotonation. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and zeolites are examples of materials that can be engineered to facilitate selective deprotonation through their unique structures and functionalities.
