AIIMS2007Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2007 Chemistry Amino Acids Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion : Alpha (α)⁻amino acids exist as internal salt in solution as they have amino and carboxylic acid groups in near vicinity.
Reason : H⁺ ion given by carboxylic group (–COOH) is captured by amino group (–NH₂) having lone pair of electrons.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C
If assertion is true but reason is false.
D
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
NH2—CH2—COOH is a typical α-amino acid.
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