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Fluctuations driving the autoionization of water involve the concerted motion of many atoms. A water wire links the H3O+ and OH– ions. The Grotthuss mechanism (A) of proton propagation involves three consecutive steps (1–3). In contrast, a cooperative motion of the water wire (B) that results in a concerted motion of three protons is shown.
