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Within the list shown below, the correct pair of structures of alanine in pH ranges 2-4 and 9-11 is:
I. H3N+−CH(CH3)CO2H
II. H2N−CH(CH3)CO−2
III. H3N+−CH(CH3)CO−2
IV. H2N−CH(CH3)CO2H

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I and II
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I and III
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II and III
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III and IV
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Solution

The correct option is B I and II
The correct pair of structures of alanine in pH ranges 2-4 and 9-11 is
I. H3N+CH(CH3)CO2H
II. H2NCH(CH3)CO2
In pH range 2-4, the medium is acidic and the amino group is protonated.
In pH range 9-11, the medium is basic and carboxylic group is deprotonated.

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