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Which of the following amino acids will have a net charge of zero at its and what is the approximate value for ()?
- A.All amino acids have a net charge of zero at ; of is .
- B.Only acidic amino acids have a net charge of zero at ; of is .
- C.All amino acids have a net charge of zero at ; of is .
- D.Only basic amino acids have a net charge of zero at ; of is .
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Correct answer: A — All amino acids have a net charge of zero at ; of is .
Solution
- The is the at which the zwitterion concentration is maximal and net charge is zero.
- For , the species with zero net charge is the one where the is deprotonated and the and side-chain are protonated.
- The is calculated as .
- .
- Hence the answer is (A).
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