Question

Define aprotic solvents.

Answer 1

• Aprotic solvents are those which can not donate proton $\left({\mathrm{H}}^{+}\right)$ in the solution. In these solvents, the Hydrogen atom is not bonded with any electronegative atom like Fluorine (F), Nitrogen (N) and Oxygen (O) and therefore, the release of ${\mathrm{H}}^{+}$ ions in the solution is not possible.
• Example of aprotic solvents are Carbon disulfide $\left({\mathrm{CS}}_2\right)$, Benzene $\left({\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_6\right)$ and Carbon tetrachloride $\left({\mathrm{CCl}}_4\right)$.