Question

Is RNA basic or acidic?

Answer 1

RNA :

1. Because of the acidity of its phosphate group, RNA (ribonucleic acid) is also known as nucleic acid.
2. The basic character of nitrogenous bases is concealed because the phosphodiester bond is prone to losing its proton in the nucleophile group.
3. The nucleic acid ribonucleic acid (RNA) is acidic.
4. The phosphate group in RNA and DNA gives them the name “acids.”
5. The phosphate group gives protons in solution, which is why it has a negative charge.
6. Acids are recognized by their capacity to donate protons.