What Role Does Deprotonation Play in Homogeneous Catalysis?
In homogeneous catalysis, deprotonation can activate the catalyst or the substrate. For example, in the hydroformylation reaction, a key step involves the deprotonation of a metal hydride complex to generate a more reactive metal-alkyl intermediate. Similarly, in organometallic chemistry, the deprotonation of ligands can lead to the formation of highly reactive species that facilitate bond formation or cleavage.
