Which of the following α-amino acids does not contain a chiral carbon?
A
Glycine
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B
Alanine
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C
Phenylalanine
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D
Valine
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Solution
The correct option is A Glycine Glycine does not contain a chiral carbon. As two H atoms are attached to the tetrahedral carbon atom. Hence, it is achiral.