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Question

Which compound can exist in a dipolar (zwitter ion) structure?

A

$\mathrm { C } _ { 6 } \mathrm { H } _ { 5 } \mathrm { CH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CH } \left( \mathrm { N } = \mathrm { CH } _ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { COOH }$

B

$\left( \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \right) _ { 2 } \mathrm { CHCH } \left( \mathrm { NH } _ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { COOH }$

C

$\mathrm { C } _ { 6 } \mathrm { H } _ { 5 } \mathrm { CONHCH } _ { 2 } \mathrm { COOH }$

D

Answer

$\left( \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \right) _ { 2 } \mathrm { CHCH } \left( \mathrm { NH } _ { 2 } \right) \mathrm { COOH }$

Explanation

Solution

$\alpha -$ Amino acids exist as zwitter ion.