Question

Which of the following compound can form a zwitterion?

Options

• Benzoic acid

• Acetanilide

• Aniline

• Glycine

Answer 1

Glycine

Explanation:

Amino acids can form zwitterion. Glycine is an amino acid.

\[\begin{array}{cc}
\phantom{........}\ce{O}\\
\phantom{........}||\\
\ce{\overset{+}{N}H3 - CH2 - C - O-}
\end{array}\]