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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which one of the following compounds form zwitterions?
Options
A carbonyl compounds
B amino acids
Correct Answer
C phenols
D heterocyclic compounds
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amino acids form zwitterions because they contain both acidic (COOH) and basic (NH2) groups that can ionize intramolecularly. Carbonyl compounds, phenols, and heterocyclic compounds generally do not form zwitterions.

Hint

Which compound class forms zwitterions?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1539 of 1999
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