Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
An unknown organic compound is heated with fuming HNO3. The reaction mixture is treated with aq BaCl2 solution which gives white precipitate. Identify the unknown organic compound.
A
Phenylalanine
B
Proline
C
Cysteine
D
Valine
Answer
Cysteine
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Cysteine
