Biomolecules Ques 19
19. Which of the following compounds can form a zwitterion?
[2018]
(a) Aniline
(b) Acetanilide
(c) Glycine
(d) Benzoic acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 19.(c)
Solution:
(c) $HOOC-\underset{Glycine}{CH_2}-NH_2 \leftrightharpoons \overline{O} OC-\underset{\text{Zwitter ion}}{CH_2}-\stackrel{+}{N} H_3$