In basic conditions, amino acid exists in which of the following forms?
Correct answer: D. D
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation
In basic conditions, the amino acid exists in the form of its conjugate base called the zwitterion or dipolar ion. The amino group (-NH2) acts as a base and accepts a proton (H+) to form an ammonium ion (-NH3+). The carboxyl group (-COOH) acts as an acid and donates a proton to form a carboxylate ion (-COO-). These two groups are present in the same molecule and balance each other's charges, resulting in the formation of a dipolar ion. This dipolar ion has no net charge and is represented as:H2N-CH2-COO-Thus, option D (H2N-CH2-COOH) is the correct form of an amino acid under basic conditions.
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