In a highly alkaline aqueous medium (pH 12), the neutral zwitterion form of an -amino acid will predominantly convert into a(n):

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In a highly alkaline aqueous medium (pH $\approx$ 12), the neutral zwitterion form of an $\alpha$ -amino acid will predominantly convert into a(n):

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. At high pH (alkaline medium), the zwitterion loses a proton from its group to become . Because the carboxyl group remains as , the entire molecule carries a net negative charge (anion).

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