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Types of Amino Acids

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The melting points and solubility in water of amino acids are generally higher than of corresponding halo acids.

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Like ionic compounds, amino acids have a strong electrostatic attraction when present in zwitterion. Because of this, they have a melting point and solubility in higher than the corresponding haloacids.

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