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Q.

Statement - I :Alpha amino acids exists as zwitterions at pH=7.
Statement - II : The basic amino groups of amino acids excepts proton from the carboxylic group to form a zwitterion.

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a

Both statements I and II are correct

b

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

c

Both statements I and II are incorrect

d

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

α-Amino acids are simple molecules that are made of a central C-atom which is bound to a primary amine group NH2 and to a carboxylic group COOH. In neutral conditions, because of presence of an acidic group (-COOH) and a basic group (-NH2), it exists as zwitterion because basic group accepts proton from the acidic group.

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