Lyate ion
In chemistry, a lyate ion is the anion derived by the deprotonation of a solvent molecule. For example, a hydroxide ion is formed by the deprotonation of water, and methoxide (
CH3O−) is the anion formed by the deprotonation of methanol.Its counterpart is a lyonium ion, the cation formed by the protonation of a solvent molecule.
Lyonium and lyate ions, resulting from molecular autoionization, contribute to the molar conductivity of protolytic solvents.
Examples
See also
- Lyonium ion, a protonated solvent molecule
- Ate complex
- Ion transport number
- Ionic atmosphere