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Question
Most of the naturally occurring α-amino acids are optically active and have L-configuration. Which of the following amino acids is NOT asymmetric?
Options
Valine
Alanine
Glycine
Leucine
MCQ
Solution
Glycine
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\[\ce{\underset{Glycine}{H2N - CH2 - COOH}}\];
\[\begin{array}{cc}
\ce{CH3}\phantom{..}\\
|\phantom{.....}\\
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