Which of the following naturally occurring -amino acids is entirely optically inactive due to the absence of a chiral stereocenter?

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Which of the following naturally occurring $\alpha$ -amino acids is entirely optically inactive due to the absence of a chiral stereocenter?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Glycine () is the simplest amino acid. Its -carbon is bonded to two identical hydrogen atoms, completely depriving it of a chiral center and optical activity.

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