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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Biomolecules

Assertion (A) : In aqueous solution, α-amino acids exists as internal salt called as zwitter ion.
Reason (R) : Proline is a natural amino acid having a secondary amino group.
The correct option among the following is

  1. A (A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
  2. B (A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
  3. C (A) is true but (R) is false
  4. D (A) is false but (R) is true
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) (A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)

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Detailed explanation

In aqueous solution, the carboxyl group can lose a proton and amino group can accept a proton, giving rise to a dipolar ion known as zwitter ion. This is neutral but contains both positive and negative charges. In zwitter ionic form, amino acids show amphoteric behaviour as they…