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
A
I and II
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B
I and III
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C
II and III
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D
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. H2N−CH(CH3)CO−2 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.