In alkaline medium, alanine exists predominantly as

Chemistry Biomolecules Karnataka - Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ

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anion

zwitter ion

cation

covalent form.

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: Alanine exists as a zwitter ion in neutral solution, in acidic medium, ion of the zwitter ion accepts a proton to form a cation while in alkaline medium loses a proton to form an anion.

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