Glycine is an amino acid that can be obtained from most proteins. In solution, glycine exists in

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Glycine is an amino acid that can be obtained from most proteins. In solution, glycine exists in equilibrium between two forms:

(a) Consult Table 3.1 and state which form is favored at equilibrium.

(b) A handbook gives the melting point of glycine as 262oC (with decomposition). Which of the structures given above best represents glycine?
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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