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Which of the following compounds can form a zwitterion?

  1. A
    Benzoic acid
  2. B
    Acetanilide
  3. C
    Aniline
  4. D
    Glycine

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A zwitterion is a molecule having both a positive and a negative charge but a net charge of zero. Amino acids typically form zwitterions because they contain both an acidic carboxyl group () and a basic amino group (). Glycine () exists as in neutral aqueous solution.

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Which of the following compounds can form a zwitterion?
A
Benzoic acid
B
Acetanilide
C
Aniline
D
Glycine

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